I just bottled my second batch of that particular kit. I do not measure SD
daily. In MHO the less you handle your wine the better. The kit comes out
great. I particularly like to get out a bottle when someone tells me they
don't like wine. It always proves them a liar.

Ray

"Dennis Montey" > wrote in message
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> I have started my Island Mist Peach Apricot Chardonnay on Sunday. As of
> yesterday (Tuesday) there was a full yeast cap on the liquid. Today
> that cap has disappearred(dropped?). My question is: the instructions
> indicate measuring the S.G. each day, but there is no mention of
> stirring. They instruct leaving the mixture in the primary bucket for
> 4-6 days until S.G. stabilizes. Does this sound right?
>