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difficulty clearing straw/cher/blue/pineapple wine
Hi all.
Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago. Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot. time, or something else? |
I'm gathering from your comments that your wine is only 2 weeks old? If
this is the case don't worry, it will take more time and maybe one or two more rackings. I don't bottle until 7 or 8 months and this is with 3-4 rackings during those months depending on how much sediment drops out. If it doesn't clear by 7 months I usually start to be concerned, but then some wines take longer than others. On the other hand, I have this Zucchini wine which is crystal clear at a month, which is the earliest I've ever had a wine clear. Go figure. Darlene "Julie" > wrote in message m... > Hi all. > > Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago. > Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot. > > time, or something else? |
I'm gathering from your comments that your wine is only 2 weeks old? If
this is the case don't worry, it will take more time and maybe one or two more rackings. I don't bottle until 7 or 8 months and this is with 3-4 rackings during those months depending on how much sediment drops out. If it doesn't clear by 7 months I usually start to be concerned, but then some wines take longer than others. On the other hand, I have this Zucchini wine which is crystal clear at a month, which is the earliest I've ever had a wine clear. Go figure. Darlene "Julie" > wrote in message m... > Hi all. > > Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago. > Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot. > > time, or something else? |
Hi Darlene.
Wine is over a month old actually, but racked clear off of any sediment a couple of weeks ago. Usually by this time, 95% of my wines have cleared somewhat. I've got pink fuzzy wine right now - no clearness in it. which is what worries me. last time I had this, it took months, and then I had to use egg whites or bentonite to clear it, and I wasn't too pleased with having to do that. I wonder if the mini-jet would take care of that? hmmmmm. Julie "Dar V" > wrote in message >... > I'm gathering from your comments that your wine is only 2 weeks old? If > this is the case don't worry, it will take more time and maybe one or two > more rackings. I don't bottle until 7 or 8 months and this is with 3-4 > rackings during those months depending on how much sediment drops out. If > it doesn't clear by 7 months I usually start to be concerned, but then some > wines take longer than others. On the other hand, I have this Zucchini wine > which is crystal clear at a month, which is the earliest I've ever had a > wine clear. > Go figure. > Darlene > > "Julie" > wrote in message > m... > > Hi all. > > > > Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago. > > Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot. > > > > time, or something else? |
Hi Darlene.
Wine is over a month old actually, but racked clear off of any sediment a couple of weeks ago. Usually by this time, 95% of my wines have cleared somewhat. I've got pink fuzzy wine right now - no clearness in it. which is what worries me. last time I had this, it took months, and then I had to use egg whites or bentonite to clear it, and I wasn't too pleased with having to do that. I wonder if the mini-jet would take care of that? hmmmmm. Julie "Dar V" > wrote in message >... > I'm gathering from your comments that your wine is only 2 weeks old? If > this is the case don't worry, it will take more time and maybe one or two > more rackings. I don't bottle until 7 or 8 months and this is with 3-4 > rackings during those months depending on how much sediment drops out. If > it doesn't clear by 7 months I usually start to be concerned, but then some > wines take longer than others. On the other hand, I have this Zucchini wine > which is crystal clear at a month, which is the earliest I've ever had a > wine clear. > Go figure. > Darlene > > "Julie" > wrote in message > m... > > Hi all. > > > > Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago. > > Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot. > > > > time, or something else? |
Hi Darlene.
Wine is over a month old actually, but racked clear off of any sediment a couple of weeks ago. Usually by this time, 95% of my wines have cleared somewhat. I've got pink fuzzy wine right now - no clearness in it. which is what worries me. last time I had this, it took months, and then I had to use egg whites or bentonite to clear it, and I wasn't too pleased with having to do that. I wonder if the mini-jet would take care of that? hmmmmm. Julie "Dar V" > wrote in message >... > I'm gathering from your comments that your wine is only 2 weeks old? If > this is the case don't worry, it will take more time and maybe one or two > more rackings. I don't bottle until 7 or 8 months and this is with 3-4 > rackings during those months depending on how much sediment drops out. If > it doesn't clear by 7 months I usually start to be concerned, but then some > wines take longer than others. On the other hand, I have this Zucchini wine > which is crystal clear at a month, which is the earliest I've ever had a > wine clear. > Go figure. > Darlene > > "Julie" > wrote in message > m... > > Hi all. > > > > Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago. > > Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot. > > > > time, or something else? |
Hi Darlene.
Wine is over a month old actually, but racked clear off of any sediment a couple of weeks ago. Usually by this time, 95% of my wines have cleared somewhat. I've got pink fuzzy wine right now - no clearness in it. which is what worries me. last time I had this, it took months, and then I had to use egg whites or bentonite to clear it, and I wasn't too pleased with having to do that. I wonder if the mini-jet would take care of that? hmmmmm. Julie "Dar V" > wrote in message >... > I'm gathering from your comments that your wine is only 2 weeks old? If > this is the case don't worry, it will take more time and maybe one or two > more rackings. I don't bottle until 7 or 8 months and this is with 3-4 > rackings during those months depending on how much sediment drops out. If > it doesn't clear by 7 months I usually start to be concerned, but then some > wines take longer than others. On the other hand, I have this Zucchini wine > which is crystal clear at a month, which is the earliest I've ever had a > wine clear. > Go figure. > Darlene > > "Julie" > wrote in message > m... > > Hi all. > > > > Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago. > > Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot. > > > > time, or something else? |
Hi Darlene.
Wine is over a month old actually, but racked clear off of any sediment a couple of weeks ago. Usually by this time, 95% of my wines have cleared somewhat. I've got pink fuzzy wine right now - no clearness in it. which is what worries me. last time I had this, it took months, and then I had to use egg whites or bentonite to clear it, and I wasn't too pleased with having to do that. I wonder if the mini-jet would take care of that? hmmmmm. Julie "Dar V" > wrote in message >... > I'm gathering from your comments that your wine is only 2 weeks old? If > this is the case don't worry, it will take more time and maybe one or two > more rackings. I don't bottle until 7 or 8 months and this is with 3-4 > rackings during those months depending on how much sediment drops out. If > it doesn't clear by 7 months I usually start to be concerned, but then some > wines take longer than others. On the other hand, I have this Zucchini wine > which is crystal clear at a month, which is the earliest I've ever had a > wine clear. > Go figure. > Darlene > > "Julie" > wrote in message > m... > > Hi all. > > > > Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago. > > Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot. > > > > time, or something else? |
Julie,
Even at a month, I guess I still wouldn't be worried. When I saw your question, I was trying to think of an average time for clearing of my wines and I believe it is about 3-5 months. I'm always willing to give a wine a chance to clear on it's own first, before intervening, but that is me. Good-luck. Darlene "Julie" > wrote in message om... > Hi Darlene. > > Wine is over a month old actually, but racked clear off of any > sediment a couple of weeks ago. Usually by this time, 95% of my wines > have cleared somewhat. I've got pink fuzzy wine right now - no > clearness in it. which is what worries me. last time I had this, it > took months, and then I had to use egg whites or bentonite to clear > it, and I wasn't too pleased with having to do that. I wonder if the > mini-jet would take care of that? hmmmmm. > Julie > > "Dar V" > wrote in message >... > > I'm gathering from your comments that your wine is only 2 weeks old? If > > this is the case don't worry, it will take more time and maybe one or two > > more rackings. I don't bottle until 7 or 8 months and this is with 3-4 > > rackings during those months depending on how much sediment drops out. If > > it doesn't clear by 7 months I usually start to be concerned, but then some > > wines take longer than others. On the other hand, I have this Zucchini wine > > which is crystal clear at a month, which is the earliest I've ever had a > > wine clear. > > Go figure. > > Darlene > > > > "Julie" > wrote in message > > m... > > > Hi all. > > > > > > Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago. > > > Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot. > > > > > > time, or something else? |
Julie have you added anything to your wine or racked it since it stopped.
Stephen SG "Julie" > wrote in message m... | Hi all. | | Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago. | Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot. | | time, or something else? |
Julie have you added anything to your wine or racked it since it stopped.
Stephen SG "Julie" > wrote in message m... | Hi all. | | Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago. | Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot. | | time, or something else? |
Julie have you added anything to your wine or racked it since it stopped.
Stephen SG "Julie" > wrote in message m... | Hi all. | | Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago. | Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot. | | time, or something else? |
Was that all one kind? Never fear still way to early. did you make that
from fresh fruit? I would think so. I have made many gallons of strawberry, blueberry, peach, cranberry, and Blackberry. Patience! Fresh fruit seem to take longer. As long as your wine finished you should have no problem. I generally transfer MANY times at month intervals. Keep your wine bulk aging at least 6 months. The longer you age and transfer the clearer the wine. Tom -- Home of the MOON RIVER BREWERY & DELANCO VINEYARDS "Julie" > wrote in message m... > Hi all. > > Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago. > Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot. > > time, or something else? |
Was that all one kind? Never fear still way to early. did you make that
from fresh fruit? I would think so. I have made many gallons of strawberry, blueberry, peach, cranberry, and Blackberry. Patience! Fresh fruit seem to take longer. As long as your wine finished you should have no problem. I generally transfer MANY times at month intervals. Keep your wine bulk aging at least 6 months. The longer you age and transfer the clearer the wine. Tom -- Home of the MOON RIVER BREWERY & DELANCO VINEYARDS "Julie" > wrote in message m... > Hi all. > > Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago. > Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot. > > time, or something else? |
Was that all one kind? Never fear still way to early. did you make that
from fresh fruit? I would think so. I have made many gallons of strawberry, blueberry, peach, cranberry, and Blackberry. Patience! Fresh fruit seem to take longer. As long as your wine finished you should have no problem. I generally transfer MANY times at month intervals. Keep your wine bulk aging at least 6 months. The longer you age and transfer the clearer the wine. Tom -- Home of the MOON RIVER BREWERY & DELANCO VINEYARDS "Julie" > wrote in message m... > Hi all. > > Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago. > Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot. > > time, or something else? |
Thanks Tom, Darlene.
(apologies for the multiple posts, error at this end it seems). It was a fruit medley I threw together which consisted of cherry, blueberry, strawberry, pineapple, peach (felt pretty slimy those peaches - yuck) a banana and I reckon that might be it. Almost 10kg all told (I'm at work and going from memory). I feared perhaps I'd not used enough pectic enzyme, as my wines are usually a bit clearer by this time after they've finished fermenting and I've racked with pot sorbate and campden. Patience grasshopper.... I know. "Tepe" > wrote in message >... > Was that all one kind? Never fear still way to early. did you make that > from fresh fruit? I would think so. I have made many gallons of strawberry, > blueberry, peach, cranberry, and Blackberry. Patience! Fresh fruit seem to > take longer. As long as your wine finished you should have no problem. I > generally transfer MANY times at month intervals. Keep your wine bulk aging > at least 6 months. The longer you age and transfer the clearer the wine. > Tom > -- > > Home of the > MOON RIVER BREWERY > & > DELANCO VINEYARDS > > > "Julie" > wrote in message > m... > > Hi all. > > > > Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago. > > Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot. > > > > time, or something else? |
Thanks Tom, Darlene.
(apologies for the multiple posts, error at this end it seems). It was a fruit medley I threw together which consisted of cherry, blueberry, strawberry, pineapple, peach (felt pretty slimy those peaches - yuck) a banana and I reckon that might be it. Almost 10kg all told (I'm at work and going from memory). I feared perhaps I'd not used enough pectic enzyme, as my wines are usually a bit clearer by this time after they've finished fermenting and I've racked with pot sorbate and campden. Patience grasshopper.... I know. "Tepe" > wrote in message >... > Was that all one kind? Never fear still way to early. did you make that > from fresh fruit? I would think so. I have made many gallons of strawberry, > blueberry, peach, cranberry, and Blackberry. Patience! Fresh fruit seem to > take longer. As long as your wine finished you should have no problem. I > generally transfer MANY times at month intervals. Keep your wine bulk aging > at least 6 months. The longer you age and transfer the clearer the wine. > Tom > -- > > Home of the > MOON RIVER BREWERY > & > DELANCO VINEYARDS > > > "Julie" > wrote in message > m... > > Hi all. > > > > Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago. > > Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot. > > > > time, or something else? |
julie,
peaches are notorious for clearing. you could do a search of this group for peach wine. you will find a lot of posts on clearing problems. jim book new castle, pa "Julie" > wrote in message om... > Thanks Tom, Darlene. > > (apologies for the multiple posts, error at this end it seems). It > was a fruit medley I threw together which consisted of cherry, > blueberry, strawberry, pineapple, peach (felt pretty slimy those > peaches - yuck) a banana and I reckon that might be it. Almost 10kg > all told (I'm at work and going from memory). I feared perhaps I'd > not used enough pectic enzyme, as my wines are usually a bit clearer > by this time after they've finished fermenting and I've racked with > pot sorbate and campden. > > Patience grasshopper.... I know. > > "Tepe" > wrote in message >... > > Was that all one kind? Never fear still way to early. did you make that > > from fresh fruit? I would think so. I have made many gallons of strawberry, > > blueberry, peach, cranberry, and Blackberry. Patience! Fresh fruit seem to > > take longer. As long as your wine finished you should have no problem. I > > generally transfer MANY times at month intervals. Keep your wine bulk aging > > at least 6 months. The longer you age and transfer the clearer the wine. > > Tom > > -- > > > > Home of the > > MOON RIVER BREWERY > > & > > DELANCO VINEYARDS > > > > > > "Julie" > wrote in message > > m... > > > Hi all. > > > > > > Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago. > > > Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot. > > > > > > time, or something else? |
julie,
peaches are notorious for clearing. you could do a search of this group for peach wine. you will find a lot of posts on clearing problems. jim book new castle, pa "Julie" > wrote in message om... > Thanks Tom, Darlene. > > (apologies for the multiple posts, error at this end it seems). It > was a fruit medley I threw together which consisted of cherry, > blueberry, strawberry, pineapple, peach (felt pretty slimy those > peaches - yuck) a banana and I reckon that might be it. Almost 10kg > all told (I'm at work and going from memory). I feared perhaps I'd > not used enough pectic enzyme, as my wines are usually a bit clearer > by this time after they've finished fermenting and I've racked with > pot sorbate and campden. > > Patience grasshopper.... I know. > > "Tepe" > wrote in message >... > > Was that all one kind? Never fear still way to early. did you make that > > from fresh fruit? I would think so. I have made many gallons of strawberry, > > blueberry, peach, cranberry, and Blackberry. Patience! Fresh fruit seem to > > take longer. As long as your wine finished you should have no problem. I > > generally transfer MANY times at month intervals. Keep your wine bulk aging > > at least 6 months. The longer you age and transfer the clearer the wine. > > Tom > > -- > > > > Home of the > > MOON RIVER BREWERY > > & > > DELANCO VINEYARDS > > > > > > "Julie" > wrote in message > > m... > > > Hi all. > > > > > > Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago. > > > Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot. > > > > > > time, or something else? |
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