"Pete" wrote:

Maybe the problem was my force transfer with CO2.

Very likely. As has been pointed out in several recent threads, CO2 in
solution can raise the TA levels significantly. And pressurizing CO2 (which
happens when you are using it to force a transfer) will cause it to enter
solution.

The following thread discusses some simple ways to remove the CO2 from
solution prior to testing the TA:

http://groups.google.com/groups?dq=&....supernews.com

You may want to do so, and retest your acid, just to reassure yourself.
Although, at this stage, I would just leave it alone, and see what happens
when you stabilize. Your TA value is not that far out of range. What does it
TASTE like? That is the most important thing, assuming you plan to drink it
eventually.

I broke my PH meter, when I last tested the wine.

Sorry to hear that. Did you throw it down in disgust?

I am going to order another replacement.

For some recommendations, check out:
http://groups.google.com/groups?dq=&...g%26start%3D25

It gets easier with each batch, I promise you.