On Sep 25, 10:37*am, wrote:
> On Sep 24, 10:01*am, wrote:
>
> > I have a process question about kit wines. *I have a WineExpert Cab
> > Sauv kit and I have already added the Potassium Sorbate (per the
> > instructions). *My question is can I perform a MLF or does Sorbate
> > somehow inhibit MLF from starting?
>
> > Thanks in advance
> > Dave
>
> Agreed to what Pp said, and to complete the answer to your question,
> yes I think that Sorbate will inhibit the growth of organisms,
> including MLB (malo-lactic bacteria).
>
> Also, to repeat for the purpose of emphasis, you should NEVER add
> Potassium Sorbate to a wine that has undergone MLF, as it produces the
> horrible geranium-like smell to which Pp referred.

Thankyou both! This is very good information.