#12 Velvet Submission

Aug 16 2025

Started by measuring SG of `Cellar Master - 28 Day Wine Kit - Shiraz`. Approximated SG of pure juice at 1.313.

Mixed 3.15L of juice with 6.6L of water for a measured starting SG of 1.100. Estimated starting SG at 1.101. Estimating following qualities after adding 0.65L xylitol water (3:1 mix by weight) after primary fermentation. Using 18.9L plastic bucket as primary fermenter.

• Alcohol: 12.43%
• Residual Sugar: 60g/L
• Final Volume: 10.4L
• Final SG: 1.023
• $/L: 4.80

Mixed in air for about 15 min with long spoon. Added half a packet of Lalvin EC-1118 on top, but did not mix. Covered loosely with mesh to keep bugs out and placed in warm spot.