Mold on top of wine
"Bill Orr" > wrote in message
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> I racked a batch of orange wine two days ago and now I notice there are
> littlespots of white mold floating on the top. Is this something I should
be
> concerned about. I'm wondering if it is starting to spoil. It smells ok.
Can
> someone tell me?
>
> Thanks,
> Bill
Bill, molds do not grow directly on or in wine. The white spots are
probably a film yeast. It needs oxygen to grow, so reduce the amount of
head space and you should be OK.
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