The gravity sample above shows the wine has completed fermentation. This means it is time to degas the
KenRidge New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wine kit. The degassing is done to remove excess carbon dioxide so the wine can clarify properly.
I degassed with this tool that goes on a drill. It does a good job and is very quick. The degassing can also be done with a spoon or by shaking the carboy.
First thing for step 3 was to transfer the wine off the sediment to a new carboy. Then add Potassium Metabisulphite to the wine and degas. The photo above shows the wine after degassing, it produces alot of foam. Now the wine has to sit for two days before clarifying.
Step 4 consists of adding a packet of Potassium Sorbate and a packet of ISOKLEER to clarify the wine. After that you simply stir it well and let is sit for 16 days to clarify.
Here is a sample taken just before adding the clarifying agent. The wine is quite clear already but it does show some hazing in the carboy.
The gravity sample above shows the wine has completed fermentation. This means it is time to degas the KenRidge New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wine kit. The degassing is done to remove excess carbon dioxide so the wine can clarify properly.
I degassed with this tool that goes on a drill. It does a good job and is very quick. The degassing can also be done with a spoon or by shaking the carboy.
First thing for step 3 was to transfer the wine off the sediment to a new carboy. Then add Potassium Metabisulphite to the wine and degas. The photo above shows the wine after degassing, it produces alot of foam. Now the wine has to sit for two days before clarifying.
Step 4 consists of adding a packet of Potassium Sorbate and a packet of ISOKLEER to clarify the wine. After that you simply stir it well and let is sit for 16 days to clarify.
Here is a sample taken just before adding the clarifying agent. The wine is quite clear already but it does show some hazing in the carboy.
Dan, this looks amazing! After the wine is done and bottled, are you going to let it rest for a year or so before opening? Also, how much did your wine kit cost? The whole kit and caboodle? I'm interested in buying one for my home.
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