On Tue, 23 Nov 2004, Bob wrote:

> I am trying winemaking for the first time with plum wine, due to
> this years great harvest. Would it have the same benefit to flush
> the top of the carboy with CO2 instead of topping it off after
> racking?
>
> Bob
CO2 blanketing a large "empty" volume isn't very effective as I
have learned with last years white wines. You'll still get gas exchange (O2
in) when th3e carboy warms and cools throughout the day. With a solid
cork, it might work fine. I'd top up the wine if possible.
Warren Place