High initial SG

[matt.]

Carrot wine today.
1800g carrot
900g sugar
Added 750g of sultana instead of 340g !!
Citric acid 2 tap

Not added yeast yet. Temp is cooling down from 34° at the moment.
Took a SG reading at it's so high.
See picture.

Advice please.

 

[Stu's Brews]

I'm not a wine maker so this is based on beer brewing practices, but can you dilute by adding some water that has been boiled and then cooled?

 

[matt.]

I'm not a wine maker so this is based on beer brewing practices, but can you dilute by adding some water that has been boiled and then cooled?

Thanks. Appreciate that advice.
Decided to bump of the volume with another 1800g of carrot liquor. There should be enough sugar in it !!

 

[matt.]

So....
Started 10 April
It's been racked three times
Finings added 8 August
Looks pretty clear now
Today I tried a small sample and...... a bit rough. Not off. Strong carrot flavor, surprise surprise.

8 months old now. What should I be expecting / doing?
Still in the demijohn. definitley not fermenting.
Thanks folks

 

[Chippy_Tea]

I thought you were mad starting carrot wine you have not changed my mind

 

[matt.]

Highly recommended by Mr B Bunny apparently.