It smells like it did when it was fermenting. It is kind of a musty smell.
The instructions that I was going by did not say anything about a ML
fermentation. I am wondering if maybe it is the acid, because the white
wines do not have this smell.


"Joe Giller" > wrote in message
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> Roy,
> What yeast did you use? Describe the smell more. Is it like vinegar,
> rotten eggs, nail polish remover????
>
> Joe
>
> Roy Boy wrote:
>
>> I was reading the post, "Help! funny smell" and I am wondering about the
>> smell of the first batch of wine I made. The batch is a red or burgundy.
>> I believe the plant is a cross between a Isabella and a Couderc Noir.
>>
>> I have racked it three times and each time the yeast on the bottom has a
>> bad smell and there is a light smell of the yeast in the wine.
>>
>> I have a white wine I have done only three racks and do not have this
>> smell in the yeast.
>>
>> Both wines are almost clear. Should I be worried about the red wine?