Beaverdale pinot noir

[Spike101uk]

So currently have this in primary and have done for 3 weeks, about to rack to second dj and add stabiliser, do I or should I filter this wine, I've read a few people argue Definetly not for a red but others argue to always filter to get the clearest product possible.

Help this is my first wine kit and already promised a few people some so need it to be excellent

 

[Chippy_Tea]

I have never filtered a wine and unless the instructions tell you to there really is no need.

 

[engineer]

I used to filter all the time back in the 80's but today if you use finnings and/or are prepared to leave it to clear (especially with kits) there is really no need. One caveat to that is country wines with pectin haze but that's another story.....

 

[Vinotinto]

I have never filtered these and they clear fine .

 

[110ben]

Interesting topic
I always filter mine as i have seen it described as polishing the clear wine.
At the end of the day personal preference i guess as is doing labels which again I always do.
My theory is that i want to produce something as close to a commercial as possible.

 

[Spike101uk]

So instructions told me to shake vigoirusly 3 times a day for 4 days after adding stabaliser, however I'm hearing about not letribf oxygen near wine, how can you do both

 

[BarnBrian]

:lol:

So instructions told me to shake vigoirusly 3 times a day for 4 days after adding stabaliser, however I'm hearing about not letribf oxygen near wine, how can you do both

You'll still have virtually 100% CO2 in the FV so you won't be introducing Oxygen.
I've just this minute bottled a Bleasedale Pinot Gris without filtering and it's crystal clear. I just followed the instructions in the kit.