Mold on top of wine

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- Bill Orr
  
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20 years ago

Sat, Feb 21, 2004 12:44 AM

I racked a batch of orange wine two days ago and now I notice there are littlespots of white mold floating on the top. Is this something I should be concerned about. I'm wondering if it is starting to spoil. It smells ok. Can someone tell me?

Thanks, Bill

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20 years ago

Sat, Feb 21, 2004 4:43 AM

Bill, molds do not grow directly on or in wine. The white spots are probably a film yeast. It needs oxygen to grow, so reduce the amount of head space and you should be OK. lum

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- Joe Yudelson
  
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20 years ago

Sat, Feb 21, 2004 5:35 AM

Hi: You should skim it off and float some bisulfite on the surface. Also, I found that pouring a little bit of hi proof alcohol keeps the mold from forming again.