"glad heart" > wrote in message
m...
> Tim, it seems this subject is controversial - especially on this
> forum. The fellow who's mentoring me insists that ullage (air space)
> in the secondary is of no concern. There is enough CO2 in the wine
> itself at that early stage that ullage in the carboy poses no risk.
> He believes it would be safe in fact for 4-6 weeks although he always
> pulls the wine off its sediments after about 14 days and then tops up
> in that "second" secondary. Also, if the airlock is disturbed in that
> first 14 days, he tops up then as well.

Thanks a ton for this information......i've made beer before and wine is a
new experience for me. The wine that i made was a kit, and seems to taste
ok(..though i am just a beginner in the wine experience).

Your post was very helpful....thank you..

Tim Wisniewski