I have just started my first batch of wine. I am using the Island Mist
White Zinfandel kit. I am using the standard plastic 6 gallon pail with a
standard airlock as my primary fermenter. Anyway, it has been about 24
hours and the wine is starting to ferment based on my observation of the
airlock. The directions tell me to check the specific gravity and
temperature on a daily basis until the gravity decreases to 1.010. In order
to do that I need to take the cover off the pail. Is there any special
precautions I should take in doing this and is it a necessity to do it on a
daily basis? Any help getting me through my first batch would be
appreciated.