Hi all.

Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago.
Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot.

time, or something else?

I'm gathering from your comments that your wine is only 2 weeks old? If
this is the case don't worry, it will take more time and maybe one or two
more rackings. I don't bottle until 7 or 8 months and this is with 3-4
rackings during those months depending on how much sediment drops out. If
it doesn't clear by 7 months I usually start to be concerned, but then some
wines take longer than others. On the other hand, I have this Zucchini wine
which is crystal clear at a month, which is the earliest I've ever had a
wine clear.
Go figure.
Darlene

"Julie" > wrote in message
m...
> Hi all.
>
> Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago.
> Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot.
>
> time, or something else?

I'm gathering from your comments that your wine is only 2 weeks old? If
this is the case don't worry, it will take more time and maybe one or two
more rackings. I don't bottle until 7 or 8 months and this is with 3-4
rackings during those months depending on how much sediment drops out. If
it doesn't clear by 7 months I usually start to be concerned, but then some
wines take longer than others. On the other hand, I have this Zucchini wine
which is crystal clear at a month, which is the earliest I've ever had a
wine clear.
Go figure.
Darlene

"Julie" > wrote in message
m...
> Hi all.
>
> Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago.
> Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot.
>
> time, or something else?

Hi Darlene.

Wine is over a month old actually, but racked clear off of any
sediment a couple of weeks ago. Usually by this time, 95% of my wines
have cleared somewhat. I've got pink fuzzy wine right now - no
clearness in it. which is what worries me. last time I had this, it
took months, and then I had to use egg whites or bentonite to clear
it, and I wasn't too pleased with having to do that. I wonder if the
mini-jet would take care of that? hmmmmm.
Julie

"Dar V" > wrote in message >...
> I'm gathering from your comments that your wine is only 2 weeks old? If
> this is the case don't worry, it will take more time and maybe one or two
> more rackings. I don't bottle until 7 or 8 months and this is with 3-4
> rackings during those months depending on how much sediment drops out. If
> it doesn't clear by 7 months I usually start to be concerned, but then some
> wines take longer than others. On the other hand, I have this Zucchini wine
> which is crystal clear at a month, which is the earliest I've ever had a
> wine clear.
> Go figure.
> Darlene
>
> "Julie" > wrote in message
> m...
> > Hi all.
> >
> > Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago.
> > Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot.
> >
> > time, or something else?

Hi Darlene.

Wine is over a month old actually, but racked clear off of any
sediment a couple of weeks ago. Usually by this time, 95% of my wines
have cleared somewhat. I've got pink fuzzy wine right now - no
clearness in it. which is what worries me. last time I had this, it
took months, and then I had to use egg whites or bentonite to clear
it, and I wasn't too pleased with having to do that. I wonder if the
mini-jet would take care of that? hmmmmm.
Julie

"Dar V" > wrote in message >...
> I'm gathering from your comments that your wine is only 2 weeks old? If
> this is the case don't worry, it will take more time and maybe one or two
> more rackings. I don't bottle until 7 or 8 months and this is with 3-4
> rackings during those months depending on how much sediment drops out. If
> it doesn't clear by 7 months I usually start to be concerned, but then some
> wines take longer than others. On the other hand, I have this Zucchini wine
> which is crystal clear at a month, which is the earliest I've ever had a
> wine clear.
> Go figure.
> Darlene
>
> "Julie" > wrote in message
> m...
> > Hi all.
> >
> > Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago.
> > Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot.
> >
> > time, or something else?

Hi Darlene.

Wine is over a month old actually, but racked clear off of any
sediment a couple of weeks ago. Usually by this time, 95% of my wines
have cleared somewhat. I've got pink fuzzy wine right now - no
clearness in it. which is what worries me. last time I had this, it
took months, and then I had to use egg whites or bentonite to clear
it, and I wasn't too pleased with having to do that. I wonder if the
mini-jet would take care of that? hmmmmm.
Julie

"Dar V" > wrote in message >...
> I'm gathering from your comments that your wine is only 2 weeks old? If
> this is the case don't worry, it will take more time and maybe one or two
> more rackings. I don't bottle until 7 or 8 months and this is with 3-4
> rackings during those months depending on how much sediment drops out. If
> it doesn't clear by 7 months I usually start to be concerned, but then some
> wines take longer than others. On the other hand, I have this Zucchini wine
> which is crystal clear at a month, which is the earliest I've ever had a
> wine clear.
> Go figure.
> Darlene
>
> "Julie" > wrote in message
> m...
> > Hi all.
> >
> > Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago.
> > Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot.
> >
> > time, or something else?

Hi Darlene.

Wine is over a month old actually, but racked clear off of any
sediment a couple of weeks ago. Usually by this time, 95% of my wines
have cleared somewhat. I've got pink fuzzy wine right now - no
clearness in it. which is what worries me. last time I had this, it
took months, and then I had to use egg whites or bentonite to clear
it, and I wasn't too pleased with having to do that. I wonder if the
mini-jet would take care of that? hmmmmm.
Julie

"Dar V" > wrote in message >...
> I'm gathering from your comments that your wine is only 2 weeks old? If
> this is the case don't worry, it will take more time and maybe one or two
> more rackings. I don't bottle until 7 or 8 months and this is with 3-4
> rackings during those months depending on how much sediment drops out. If
> it doesn't clear by 7 months I usually start to be concerned, but then some
> wines take longer than others. On the other hand, I have this Zucchini wine
> which is crystal clear at a month, which is the earliest I've ever had a
> wine clear.
> Go figure.
> Darlene
>
> "Julie" > wrote in message
> m...
> > Hi all.
> >
> > Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago.
> > Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot.
> >
> > time, or something else?

Hi Darlene.

Wine is over a month old actually, but racked clear off of any
sediment a couple of weeks ago. Usually by this time, 95% of my wines
have cleared somewhat. I've got pink fuzzy wine right now - no
clearness in it. which is what worries me. last time I had this, it
took months, and then I had to use egg whites or bentonite to clear
it, and I wasn't too pleased with having to do that. I wonder if the
mini-jet would take care of that? hmmmmm.
Julie

"Dar V" > wrote in message >...
> I'm gathering from your comments that your wine is only 2 weeks old? If
> this is the case don't worry, it will take more time and maybe one or two
> more rackings. I don't bottle until 7 or 8 months and this is with 3-4
> rackings during those months depending on how much sediment drops out. If
> it doesn't clear by 7 months I usually start to be concerned, but then some
> wines take longer than others. On the other hand, I have this Zucchini wine
> which is crystal clear at a month, which is the earliest I've ever had a
> wine clear.
> Go figure.
> Darlene
>
> "Julie" > wrote in message
> m...
> > Hi all.
> >
> > Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago.
> > Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot.
> >
> > time, or something else?

Julie,
Even at a month, I guess I still wouldn't be worried. When I saw your
question, I was trying to think of an average time for clearing of my wines
and I believe it is about 3-5 months. I'm always willing to give a wine a
chance to clear on it's own first, before intervening, but that is me.
Good-luck.
Darlene

"Julie" > wrote in message
om...
> Hi Darlene.
>
> Wine is over a month old actually, but racked clear off of any
> sediment a couple of weeks ago. Usually by this time, 95% of my wines
> have cleared somewhat. I've got pink fuzzy wine right now - no
> clearness in it. which is what worries me. last time I had this, it
> took months, and then I had to use egg whites or bentonite to clear
> it, and I wasn't too pleased with having to do that. I wonder if the
> mini-jet would take care of that? hmmmmm.
> Julie
>
> "Dar V" > wrote in message
>...
> > I'm gathering from your comments that your wine is only 2 weeks old? If
> > this is the case don't worry, it will take more time and maybe one or
two
> > more rackings. I don't bottle until 7 or 8 months and this is with 3-4
> > rackings during those months depending on how much sediment drops out.
If
> > it doesn't clear by 7 months I usually start to be concerned, but then
some
> > wines take longer than others. On the other hand, I have this Zucchini
wine
> > which is crystal clear at a month, which is the earliest I've ever had a
> > wine clear.
> > Go figure.
> > Darlene
> >
> > "Julie" > wrote in message
> > m...
> > > Hi all.
> > >
> > > Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago.
> > > Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot.
> > >
> > > time, or something else?

Julie have you added anything to your wine or racked it since it stopped.
Stephen SG

"Julie" > wrote in message
m...
| Hi all.
|
| Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago.
| Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot.
|
| time, or something else?

Julie have you added anything to your wine or racked it since it stopped.
Stephen SG

"Julie" > wrote in message
m...
| Hi all.
|
| Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago.
| Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot.
|
| time, or something else?

Julie have you added anything to your wine or racked it since it stopped.
Stephen SG

"Julie" > wrote in message
m...
| Hi all.
|
| Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago.
| Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot.
|
| time, or something else?

Was that all one kind? Never fear still way to early. did you make that
from fresh fruit? I would think so. I have made many gallons of strawberry,
blueberry, peach, cranberry, and Blackberry. Patience! Fresh fruit seem to
take longer. As long as your wine finished you should have no problem. I
generally transfer MANY times at month intervals. Keep your wine bulk aging
at least 6 months. The longer you age and transfer the clearer the wine.
Tom
--

Home of the
MOON RIVER BREWERY
&
DELANCO VINEYARDS


"Julie" > wrote in message
m...
> Hi all.
>
> Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago.
> Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot.
>
> time, or something else?

Was that all one kind? Never fear still way to early. did you make that
from fresh fruit? I would think so. I have made many gallons of strawberry,
blueberry, peach, cranberry, and Blackberry. Patience! Fresh fruit seem to
take longer. As long as your wine finished you should have no problem. I
generally transfer MANY times at month intervals. Keep your wine bulk aging
at least 6 months. The longer you age and transfer the clearer the wine.
Tom
--

Home of the
MOON RIVER BREWERY
&
DELANCO VINEYARDS


"Julie" > wrote in message
m...
> Hi all.
>
> Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago.
> Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot.
>
> time, or something else?

Was that all one kind? Never fear still way to early. did you make that
from fresh fruit? I would think so. I have made many gallons of strawberry,
blueberry, peach, cranberry, and Blackberry. Patience! Fresh fruit seem to
take longer. As long as your wine finished you should have no problem. I
generally transfer MANY times at month intervals. Keep your wine bulk aging
at least 6 months. The longer you age and transfer the clearer the wine.
Tom
--

Home of the
MOON RIVER BREWERY
&
DELANCO VINEYARDS


"Julie" > wrote in message
m...
> Hi all.
>
> Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago.
> Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot.
>
> time, or something else?

Thanks Tom, Darlene.

(apologies for the multiple posts, error at this end it seems). It
was a fruit medley I threw together which consisted of cherry,
blueberry, strawberry, pineapple, peach (felt pretty slimy those
peaches - yuck) a banana and I reckon that might be it. Almost 10kg
all told (I'm at work and going from memory). I feared perhaps I'd
not used enough pectic enzyme, as my wines are usually a bit clearer
by this time after they've finished fermenting and I've racked with
pot sorbate and campden.

Patience grasshopper.... I know.

"Tepe" > wrote in message >...
> Was that all one kind? Never fear still way to early. did you make that
> from fresh fruit? I would think so. I have made many gallons of strawberry,
> blueberry, peach, cranberry, and Blackberry. Patience! Fresh fruit seem to
> take longer. As long as your wine finished you should have no problem. I
> generally transfer MANY times at month intervals. Keep your wine bulk aging
> at least 6 months. The longer you age and transfer the clearer the wine.
> Tom
> --
>
> Home of the
> MOON RIVER BREWERY
> &
> DELANCO VINEYARDS
>
>
> "Julie" > wrote in message
> m...
> > Hi all.
> >
> > Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago.
> > Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot.
> >
> > time, or something else?

Thanks Tom, Darlene.

(apologies for the multiple posts, error at this end it seems). It
was a fruit medley I threw together which consisted of cherry,
blueberry, strawberry, pineapple, peach (felt pretty slimy those
peaches - yuck) a banana and I reckon that might be it. Almost 10kg
all told (I'm at work and going from memory). I feared perhaps I'd
not used enough pectic enzyme, as my wines are usually a bit clearer
by this time after they've finished fermenting and I've racked with
pot sorbate and campden.

Patience grasshopper.... I know.

"Tepe" > wrote in message >...
> Was that all one kind? Never fear still way to early. did you make that
> from fresh fruit? I would think so. I have made many gallons of strawberry,
> blueberry, peach, cranberry, and Blackberry. Patience! Fresh fruit seem to
> take longer. As long as your wine finished you should have no problem. I
> generally transfer MANY times at month intervals. Keep your wine bulk aging
> at least 6 months. The longer you age and transfer the clearer the wine.
> Tom
> --
>
> Home of the
> MOON RIVER BREWERY
> &
> DELANCO VINEYARDS
>
>
> "Julie" > wrote in message
> m...
> > Hi all.
> >
> > Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago.
> > Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot.
> >
> > time, or something else?

julie,
peaches are notorious for clearing. you could do a search of this group
for peach wine. you will find a lot of posts on clearing problems.
jim book
new castle, pa
"Julie" > wrote in message
om...
> Thanks Tom, Darlene.
>
> (apologies for the multiple posts, error at this end it seems). It
> was a fruit medley I threw together which consisted of cherry,
> blueberry, strawberry, pineapple, peach (felt pretty slimy those
> peaches - yuck) a banana and I reckon that might be it. Almost 10kg
> all told (I'm at work and going from memory). I feared perhaps I'd
> not used enough pectic enzyme, as my wines are usually a bit clearer
> by this time after they've finished fermenting and I've racked with
> pot sorbate and campden.
>
> Patience grasshopper.... I know.
>
> "Tepe" > wrote in message
>...
> > Was that all one kind? Never fear still way to early. did you make that
> > from fresh fruit? I would think so. I have made many gallons of
strawberry,
> > blueberry, peach, cranberry, and Blackberry. Patience! Fresh fruit seem
to
> > take longer. As long as your wine finished you should have no problem. I
> > generally transfer MANY times at month intervals. Keep your wine bulk
aging
> > at least 6 months. The longer you age and transfer the clearer the wine.
> > Tom
> > --
> >
> > Home of the
> > MOON RIVER BREWERY
> > &
> > DELANCO VINEYARDS
> >
> >
> > "Julie" > wrote in message
> > m...
> > > Hi all.
> > >
> > > Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago.
> > > Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot.
> > >
> > > time, or something else?

julie,
peaches are notorious for clearing. you could do a search of this group
for peach wine. you will find a lot of posts on clearing problems.
jim book
new castle, pa
"Julie" > wrote in message
om...
> Thanks Tom, Darlene.
>
> (apologies for the multiple posts, error at this end it seems). It
> was a fruit medley I threw together which consisted of cherry,
> blueberry, strawberry, pineapple, peach (felt pretty slimy those
> peaches - yuck) a banana and I reckon that might be it. Almost 10kg
> all told (I'm at work and going from memory). I feared perhaps I'd
> not used enough pectic enzyme, as my wines are usually a bit clearer
> by this time after they've finished fermenting and I've racked with
> pot sorbate and campden.
>
> Patience grasshopper.... I know.
>
> "Tepe" > wrote in message
>...
> > Was that all one kind? Never fear still way to early. did you make that
> > from fresh fruit? I would think so. I have made many gallons of
strawberry,
> > blueberry, peach, cranberry, and Blackberry. Patience! Fresh fruit seem
to
> > take longer. As long as your wine finished you should have no problem. I
> > generally transfer MANY times at month intervals. Keep your wine bulk
aging
> > at least 6 months. The longer you age and transfer the clearer the wine.
> > Tom
> > --
> >
> > Home of the
> > MOON RIVER BREWERY
> > &
> > DELANCO VINEYARDS
> >
> >
> > "Julie" > wrote in message
> > m...
> > > Hi all.
> > >
> > > Racked 20 odd gallon off finished ferment just over two weeks ago.
> > > Although sediment has settled, it is not clear - not by a long shot.
> > >
> > > time, or something else?