>
> I've made many kits. While I advocate following the instructions for most
> operations, the deviation you should make is time. Add some time between
> racking, do at least one more racking than called for, allow some bulk
aging
> time.
>
> Doing this, I'd found my wines to be clearer and more mellow.
> Ed
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> http://pages.cthome.net/edhome
>
>

In general I would agree with you Ed. But the particular kit he is using
makes a low alcohol picnic type wine. It is mellow enough on it's own and
is not designed for long storage. In fact, when I have let this wine age
for a year it is TOO mellow. It is fine after 6 weeks and probably will not
improve after 3 months.

That is my experience with this wine anyway.

Ray