Ray Calvert wrote:
> It is true that if you leave the gross leas for several months you can have
> a problem with H2S. But a few weeks or up to a month is not going to cause
> a problem.

I disagree with that too. The order of weeks can certainly be
problematic with regards to reductive problems. Of course, it depends
on the turbidity and the size of the vessel, but in some cases H2S can
be seen within a week.

> You don't want to end up doing 4 or 5 or more racking, each of
> which looses wine, when you do not have to.

Racking isn't solely a process for clarification, oxygen exposure
should also be considered. Racking should be conducted with both in
mind.

Ben