I have two batches of Strawberry wine going right now. They are ready to be
stabalized, sweetened and bottled. I just got a PH meter yesterday so I
checked the acid. I would like to see what you guys would do to finish each
of these wines.

1 - 4 galons PH=3.04 TA=7.25
2 - 1 galon PH=3.06 TA=6.25

I prefer dry wines but understand strawberry should be sweetened, so I would
probably prefer to sweeten it lightly. Any suggestions?

I think I will try this. What is the best way to stabalize and sweeten this
wine?


>Sweetening trials would be a good way to go if you have the time or
inclination.

"Mike" > wrote in message
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> I think I will try this. What is the best way to stabalize and sweeten
this
> wine?

I just wait til it is completely still, make sure the dissolved gases
are out, and it is brilliantly clear by whatever method you choose; then
rack into a bucket with the desired sugar, add potassium sorbate, or sodium
benzoate, and bottle. Then comes the fun part! <hic>
Bob
>
> >Sweetening trials would be a good way to go if you have the time or
> inclination.
>
>

"Mike" > wrote:
> I think I will try this. What is the best way to stabalize and sweeten this
> wine?

It should be clear (particulate matter, yeast in particular, should be
at a minimum). Addition potassium sorbate will assist in preventing
re-fermentation.

In the sweetening trials I'd probably first trial about three samples,
at say 5, 10, and 15 g/l r.s. and go from there. It all depends on the
wine itself and your personal taste.

Ben

> It should be clear (particulate matter, yeast in particular, should be
> at a minimum). Addition potassium sorbate will assist in preventing
> re-fermentation.

The wine is as clear as it is going to get.

> In the sweetening trials I'd probably first trial about three samples,
> at say 5, 10, and 15 g/l r.s. and go from there. It all depends on the
> wine itself and your personal taste.

I got some wine conditioner it is supposed to sweeten and stabilize all at
the same time. I will add a little at a time until it is just right.