6-Gallon Sauvignon Blanc Kit
Total timeline: 81 days (21 fermentation + 60 aging)
- Day 0
Mix must
Pour kit, top with water, pitch yeast.
- Day 0-10
Primary cool
Ferment at 60-65°F to preserve aromatics. Cool fermentation is critical for SB.
- Day 10
Rack to carboy
Siphon to glass carboy.
- Day 10-21
Secondary
Continue ferment cool to dryness.
- Day 21
Stabilize + clear
K-meta + sorbate; clarify; cold-stabilize.
- Day 21-51
Bulk age
Bulk age only 30 days — SB peaks young.
- Day 60
Bottle
Bottle. Drink within 12-18 months while aromatics are fresh.