Never used finings before.

[spudbasher]

I know nowt about finings.

Apparently there are different types ,two pack etc .

Do they work ,are they worth it?

I imagine them as leaving a thick porridgy sludge at the bottom and losing more wine in the syphoning process ,does it set into a gel and does it end up going up the tube easily?

Does it collect all the yeast ,making priming more difficult?

Sorry , but I cant sleep for worrying.

[trucker5774]

It sounds like you are making a sparkling wine?

Maybe a post in the Other Brews section may help

[spudbasher]

Not really ,I just read of people adding finings to both beer and wine and was wondering it it makes racking better or worse ,does it "set" leaving a solid mass that is easier to rack off or is there lumps of porridgy stuff that you have to be careful about sucking up.

[trucker5774]

Most of the info on here will relate to beer. Many people use gelatine to fine beer. Any finings will leave a "goo". some settle better than others. Gelatine can be disturbed quite easily. I haven't used any for years, so try a few and see, after you get a few more replies. You should still have sufficient yeast for carbonating if you have use the correct one/amount for the job in hand.

I am happy with my beer after just a week of natural clearing, others use a variety of methods.