Just out of curiosity, why would you skip the sorbate? I understand that if
it is fermented dry that is not necessarily needed. But does it add any
flavors to the wine or change anything about it?

Thanks,

David


"Guy Therrien" > wrote in message
. ..
>
> "K. B." wrote:
> >I have a Brew King Cabernet kit started August 1st, Racked September 5
and
> > racked again on 12 September with additional oaking. Now it is time to
> > rack
> > off the Oak and add Sorbate. Here is my question: should I skip adding
> > the
> > chitosan clarifier if I plan to bottle in say a month? Should I add the
> > Chitosan? I have never skipped the final clarifier supplied in the kit,
> > but
> > this wine is very clear. I cant really bulk age this one because I'm
> > likely
> > moving soon.
>
> > If you consult the following site and the ones listed on the links, you
> > will find that the fining agents (clarifier you wrote) are not used
merely
> > as a clarifier!
>
> http://members.tripod.com/~BRotter/
>
> I would use the chitosan, but I would skip the sorbate if you fermented
your
> wine dry! I have not used sorbate for the past six years.
>
> HTH,
> Guy
>
>
>