I have a BrewKing's Selection Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot in progress.
I added the betonite in 2 litres of water, stired, added the 15 litres of
juice, rinced the container with water and added it to the mix, and toped it
up to 23 litres. Added the oak. SG: 1.085. After 6 days, the SG was at
1.000, so I racked it in a 6 gallon carboy for 10 days. Then the SG was at
0.992, so I stabilized it.
Now, I have just racked it after 8 days of stabilisation as the instructions
says.

Is it normal that it's color and taste is rather weak at this time? It
doesn't LOOK like a quality wine, and almost taste like water and alcohol.
Did I miss something? Or everything is normal and color, texture and taste
will come with ageing Any comments would be appreciated.