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COMMON PROBLEMS - WINE MAKING
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| Too Vinegary |
Probably
caused by air getting into the fermentation process. If you are the
beginning of the process, add one campden tablet per gallon of liquid
and the following day add a turbo yeast.
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Too Sweet
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Probably
caused by adding too much sugar. Make another batch with too little
sugar and blend together or add vigorously fermenting must.
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Too Dry
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Probably
caused by not adding enough sugar. Sugar can be added to the wine
immediately before serving, or sugar syrup if the wine is being stored.
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Too Bland
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Probably
caused by insufficient tannin being released from the fruit. Add a cup
of tea! One tablespoon of strong tea per gallon of liquid.
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Wrong Colour
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Add a pinch of salt per gallon to darken insipid looking red wine.
Or 2 tablespoons of dried milk per gallon to lighten dark-looking white wine.
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Too Thick
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Probably caused by too much lactic acid. Add one campden tablet per gallon of liquid and stir vigorously.
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| Too Cloudy |
Probably
caused by over-heating. Move the liquid to a cool dry place for 2-3
weeks to see if it clears on its own. If not, either add finings (call
for guidance on the type and the quantity) or add some good wine of the
same variety to the mix.
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