This is somewhat of a companion question to my previous post.....

By the time of bottling my one gallon batches are almost totally clear
of sediment, but there's still a dusting on the bottom of the carboy
sometimes, so I use a racking wand. I am getting a bit frustrated about
the amount I'm losing with this, much more is left behind by the
racking wand lees-shield than was sedimentary. Anyone have a reliable,
routine solution to this? So sad to waste any of a wine one has just
spent two years getting ready for bottle. If you're going to say
"filter it" please disregard and see previous post!

Thanks all

Sean

Sean,

I rack off as much as I can, using a block under one edge of the
container. Then I pour the dregs into the narrowest bottle they'll fit
into, and let it settle until I can recover whatever clear portion
develops.


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........and then drink it presumably? Works for me!


Mike McGeough wrote:
> Sean,
>
> I rack off as much as I can, using a block under one edge of the
> container. Then I pour the dregs into the narrowest bottle they'll fit
> into, and let it settle until I can recover whatever clear portion
> develops.
>
>
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> > I rack off as much as I can, using a block under one edge of the
> > container. Then I pour the dregs into the narrowest bottle they'll fit
> > into, and let it settle until I can recover whatever clear portion
> > develops.

And if you throw that into the fridge it will settle faster. Ice wine
bottles are great for this. I rack from small bottles with an old O2
hose, the ID is around 1/8" so the suction is very gentle and you can
get most all of the wine off.

Joe

Joe,

I thought I was doing good, but you've got me beat. A 1/8" siphon hose?
That must be some _real_ good wine you're making!

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I'm cheap and I had a nasal canula package that was not sealed so it
couldn't be used for patients. I just cut off the canula and had a
nice thin hose that was 5 feet long. )

I use it for Limicello too, that is too expensive to waste. I waste
maybe an ounce...

Joe



Mike McGeough wrote:
> Joe,
>
> I thought I was doing good, but you've got me beat. A 1/8" siphon hose?
> That must be some _real_ good wine you're making!
>
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