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Jeff:

In my town, I'm the 'local wine guy' as I run a Brew on Premise.
IMHO, your local guy is full of it. That's one of the ways to bad
results, such as oxidized wine.

Follow the instructions. You should get good results.

You didn't say what kit you bought so I can't give you any helpful
tips.

Steve

On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 09:44:35 -0400, "Jeff Lange" >
wrote:

>I'm new to winemaking and thank you all for the great info I have read while
>lurking the past few months. My first attempt, still in the works, was a
>kit which I am apt to do again until I get some chops. But being a man, I
>want to ignore the directions ......
>
>The instructions suggest racking to the carboy before fermentation is
>complete and adding additives while in the carboy. Wouldn't it make more
>sense to add all material while the must is in the primary fermenter making
>it easier to stir? My local wine guy suggested leaving the must in the
>primary fermenter till fermentation was complete then rack for
>clarification. BTW, during which stages do I stir? All or just when
>mixing in additives.
>
>All input and direction is appreciated. Thanks!
>
>Jeff
>


 
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