New Fining Regime for RJ Spagnols Products

Laurel Springs - We were recently informed by RJ Spagnols that all their wine concentrate kits will soon be featuring a new and improved fining regime.

The most important thing to look for when you receive a wine kit from us is to look at the color of the instruction sheet enclosed within the box. If the instruction sheet is cream colored (not white), then be sure to pay special attention to the directions.

Here is a synopsis of the changes to the fining routine (the following text has been provided by RJ Spagnols):

The key feature of the new regime is the addition of Bentonite on Day 1 for all wine kits. This is new for En Primeur, Cellar Classic, Vino Del Vida, Bolero, Orchard Breezin' and Cellar Master. We have completed extensive research and development to determine the best fining regime for all RJ Spagnols wine kits. The regime is simple to follow and the results are outstanding.

HERE'S WHAT TO LOOK FOR:

A Cream Colored Instruction Sheet
This means the regime has changed! Please read carefully. The new instructions will be in all kits produced after May 1st, 2004. For approximately 8 months, there will be wine kits with new instructions and wine kits with old instructions in the market. It is important that you follow the instructions you receive with the wine kit. NOTE: Cru Select and Grand Cru instructions have not changed!

Yeast
Several months ago we changed to new packaging for yeast. It is still Lalvin EC-1118 but now has exclusive RJ Spagnols packaging.

Bentonite
We have changed to a new bentonite that dissolves better. It was also the most successful clearing agent we tested. The main difference is that it is added on Day 1 for all kits. It will be packaged in a foil pack to maintain the product's freshness. The amount of bentonite has also been adjusted to reflect the optimum amount for all wine kits.

Sulfite and Sorbate
These two items have not changed, but will now be packaged in a foil pack to help maintain freshness.

Isinglass
We have decided to switch to powdered Isinglass as our fining agent. Isinglass is a gentle, natural fining agent that proved to be the most effective in producing a clear wine. Liquid gelatin/kieselsol will no longer be utilized in RJ Spagnols' wine kits.

Oak, Flavor Packs, Elderberries, Raisins, etc.
These items have not changed.

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