As a ball park figure without checking SO2 levels I would add 5 crushed and
dissolved campden tablets for 23 Litres. It is important to crush and then
dissolve then in a little of the wine. Stir in gently and Bulk age for at
least 6 months

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"Mark Garwatoski" > wrote in message
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> Thanks Ray. Have you heard anything about the Spagnols El Primeur kits?
They
> seem pricey but from what I hear you really get what you pay for when
making
> kits.
>
> I racked my BK French Merlot last night and added 1oz of French Oak cubes
to
> start. The directions say to bottle in about 28-35 days, however I plan to
> bulk age for at least four months. How much extra SO2 should I add in the
> form of campden tablets to protect it for this long aging?
>
> Mark
>
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