I suggest you let this batch ferment as is... You can never go wrong
following manufacturer's directions. I would not add anything to my
first kit if I were you. Selection kits are usually full bodied and
really don't need additional sugar (to increase alcohol level) or
additional grape juice..

On 16 Feb 2004 20:51:27 -0800, (Jack) wrote:

>>> If you insist, you could take a gallon out now and refrigerate it
>for later
>addition. The yeast won't go far in the 'fridge.<<
>
>I realized that I don't even have an airtight container to put in (I'm
>going to order some 1 gal jugs). It would have to be a pitcher or
>something like that. Also, oak chips have also already been added and
>the must is fermenting quite a bit. I took a quick, rough hydrometer
>reading tonight and s.g. was down to about 1.075. Would there be any
>benefit to adding sugar or even grape juice when the vigorous
>fermentation subsides, since I don't have the separated must to add
>back?