1 Gallon Red Current (September 3, 2008)

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DAY ONE

3 pounds of sugar (6 c)
1 gal bag of frozen berries
14 c water

Tested acid...0.7% (0.1% too high - did not adjust).
Starting SG 1.10

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DAY TWO

Added Red Star Premier Cuvee yeast.

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TWO MONTHS

Racked off of the lees. Topped with 2c tap water.

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TWO MONTHS, ONE WEEK

Added 1/2 tsp potassium sorbate and a pinch of potassium metabisulfate to 1 cup of wine that was siphoned off with a baster. Mix well and add into the secondary again.

Add 15 tsp cane sugar.

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TWO MONTHS, THREE WEEKS

Bottled. Sweet, excellent with just a slight "rubbery" taste.