Hi Barb,

Sparkalloid is harder to find here. I used Kwik Klear Finings 2
months ago on a cranberry-raisin wine which refused to clear after 9
months. It was crystal clear within 24 hours, though I left it the
recommended 72 hours anyway before bottling. I felt that the flavour
was unimpaired using Kwik Klear and the colour was still excellent.
Kwik Klear is a two part liquid fining agent (gelatin & kieselsol)
which comes in disturbingly / reassuringly small bottles! It is
available at most winemaking stores in the UK - I have found it at the
three I use in Birmingham UK and the online stores I order from too.
That would be my recommendation.

I have used Bentonite to great effect in clearing a plum wine that
just wouldn't lie down last year. As long as it is well mixed and
left overnight to properly gel its a wonderful fining agent. I am not
sure that it didn't strip the flavour from my plum wine slightly,
though it probably wasn't the best taste raw anyway!

Best of luck, Jim