This is a GREAT forum ...

Today, at a four hour convening of an Italian lunch-bunch at a Chinese
restaurant (where we bring our own handcrafted wines), I was privy to a
discourse, by an otherwise intelligent fellow (Italian ancestors), who is
adamant that wines should be racked at the full moon - he will rack only at
the full moon.

I've heard this "racking at the full moon" theory many times, mostly from
winemakers who's roots are in eastern Europe but I wonder if there is any
basis in science.

I (Swedish roots) tend to rack when it is convenient or when I think of
it - on a loose schedule (press + a week or so, two weeks or so, a month or
so, etc...).

After reading, and being highly entertained by, the posting re the "moon
apogee/perigee and the hydrometer" I wonder what you serious winemakers have
to say about racking and the moon.

I will hang up and listen to your comments ...

Thanks, Roger(o)