I took a look tonite and noticed that all activity has been stopped for a couple weeks now, and there was a lot of sediment that had built up on the sides and bottom of the carboy. I decided that it was time to rack the wine.

I sterilized another carboy, etc etc. Racked the wine into it. Notice the sediment and film on the carboy.

After all of the wine is transferred, there is a purty pink sludge on the bottom. That is leftover yeast and fine fruit matter. I don’t want that in my wine anyways, so best to get it out now.

I can’t help myself…… MUST HAVE A GLASS…………….

Very nice color. Nice nose. tasting……………………… Hmm nice. a bit acidic at this point, but not a lot. I happened to be drinking a Malbec at the time, so as a comparison, this is what they look like.

As you can see, it is very pale in comparison, but a lovely red color.

I will leave it sit now for probably another month before I check it again. That being said, it will have an airlock on it that I will check more regularly.

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