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Mead
wine
Technically, this is a pyment: wine based on honey and grapes. But the grape component is minimal, primarily to aid fermentation. Because the wine takes its character from the honey, I label it "mead";. ;. **For 12 gallons (Canadian), approx. 72 bottles.** - 15 Kg Nicola Valley honey, No1 white - 7\.2 l WineKitz Chardonnay kit - 11 gal lukewarm water - 7\.5 tsp yeast energizer - 3\.5 tsp grape tannin - 1\.5 tsp potassium metabisulphite - 8\.5 oz (approx.) reductive acid blend* - 1 pkg Bentonite finings - 2 pkg Lalvin 'Bayanus' EC-1118 yeast 15 Kg. Nicola Valley honey, #1 white 7.2 l. WineKitz Chardonnay kit 11 gal. lukewarm water 7.5 tsp. yeast energizer 3.5 tsp. grape tannin 1.5 tsp. potassium metabisulphite * 8.5 oz. (approx.) reductive acid blend 1 pkg. Bentonite finings 2 pkg. Lalvin 'Bayanus' EC-1118 yeast Mix ingredients except acid and yeast in primary fermenter. Stir well to dissolve honey. Initial S.G. should be approx. 1.09. Temperature of must should be 18-24 deg. C. Measure initial acidity by titration. * . \*Following instructions on acid test kit, add acid to raise acidity to 0.60% - 0.65%. A reductive acid blend is preferred: 50% malic, 40% tartaric, 10% citric. This mixture can be approximated by adding 10% malic acid to the standard WineKitz 45-45-10 blend. Stir daily in primary. . - 1 week after start: first racking into closed secondary fermentor. . - 4 weeks after start: second racking. - 4 months after start: third racking. At this time the lees should have settled, but the wine will be hazy. Fine with Claro KC finings, following the manufacturer's directions. When wine clarifies, rack again. 7 months after start: fifth racking. The wine should now be perfectly clear and ready for bottling. Bottle age for one month or more before drinking. 4 months after start: third racking. At this time the lees should have settled, but the wine will be hazy. Fine with Claro KC finings, following the manufacturer's directions. When wine clarifies, rack again. 7 months after start: fifth racking. The wine should now be perfectly clear and ready for bottling. Bottle age for one month or more before drinking.