On 8 Mar 2005 18:04:07 -0800, wrote:

> OK I hope I didn't screw this up -
>
> 1. I dumped all 10 lbs of sugar on top of the blueberry puree. I
> didn't dissolve it first. Same with the additives, I just dumped
> them in. Is that bad?

Note: I have never made wine so my advice is probably not worth
much.

Did you add Campden tablets or other sterilizing agent? If not,
you will probably (want to / wanted to) disolve the sugar in a
gallon or two of boiling water and then dump it on the puree; when
it (cools / cooled), then (add/added) yeast and any "additives."

> 2. So I have to stir it every day for 5-7 days? I guess I better
> start, it's been 2 days and I haven't stirred it.
>
> Do I stir it right again right before racking it into the carboy?
> With the puree, will there be any sediment on the bottom of the primary?
>

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