"Mike" > wrote in message
...
>I have a Grande Maison wine kit, as shown here...
> http://www.diamalt.co.uk/standardwine.htm
>
> I followed the instructions to the letter, however, all is not
> well. During fermentation, the wine expanded through the airlock
> and went all over our nice new ~cream~ carpet (I kid you not). So
> I poured some away, cleaned up the mess and left it to continue.
>
> About three weeks ago I added the sachet of clearing agent and it
> has been standing ever since. The instructions say to bottle the
> wine once it has cleared and suggests this should happen after
> about two weeks. Mine is ~very~ dark and while is does not appear
> cloudy or murky in any way, it is not translucent. A torch-light
> will not pass though. Also, I left about a 3cm gap at the top of
> the demijohn after the accident, should I top that up with water?
>
> I'm a bit lost with this TBH, so any help appreciated etc.
>
> Mike.

At what point did it come out the airlock? Most kits suggest fermentation
in a bucket until SG drops to about 1.010. Then it is put under an airlock
with a head space. At what point did you put it under the airlock and how
much air space did you leave?

I assume that you instructions left out the part about not fermenting on
carpet! ;o)

Ray