Well, I think i ruined my first batch.
Winexpert Kit wine. Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon.
In step 1, I read "cover" the wine. I read that to mean cover it and put an airlock on it. why? i dunno.
Then, I started reading. I learned of aerobic and anaerobic fermenation, and realized that by sealing the wine at initial fermentation, I basically deprived it of the aerobic fermentation phase.
Its now in the secondary (anaerobic) fermentation phase, and less than
1 day after transfering to carboy, all bubbling has ceased. hmmmI noticed that the instructions in this phase specifically call for the sealing with an airlock. That makes sense.
So, the question is, do i dump this batch and chalk it up to a rookie mistake? -Wayne