We are quite impressed at the quality of wines folks are bringing into Barley & Vine for us to try and to comment on. To help if you have questions about your wine, feel free to stop by the shop with a sample if you have questions about whether it is ready to be bottled. Please be sure to also bring the original gravity of your wine and the type of yeast you used.
#1 - Remember that time is the secret ingredient to making good wine.
#2 - Always allow your wine to thoroughly clear before bottling. You should be able to see through it. This often requires 2-6 months in the secondary.
#3 - Always condition your clear, finished wine with Potassium (not sodium) Meta-Bisulfite AND Potassium Sorbate. This both stabilizes your wine (keeps it from re-fermenting and causing your bottles to explode) and keeps your wine from oxidizing.
#4 - Always thoroughly clean your wine bottles inside and out. Also sanitize your bottles before filling. Potassium Meta-Bisulfite makes a great sanitizer.
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