Fizz-X Tool
September 9th, 2005 | 
Author: I think I’m getting the hang of the Fizz-X tool for degassing wine. I’ve done a couple of batches now and have had more success. I think this is due in part to using a fresh battery in my drill!
The first couple of times I used it, I didn’t get the results that I had imagined I would, however after using a fresh battery, pulling the trigger on full blast and letting it spin away, I was impressed with the foamish bubbles that began rising to the top. A lot more than I ever got with vigorous shaking or stirring.
I racked my Shiraz this evening, and am hoping to bottle tomorrow. I’ve got a friend coming and I’d like her to sample some of my new wine. She’s a red wine drinker and I think she’ll be impressed. At least I hope 
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The Fizz-x tool works nicely. However, what you are being asked to do by the kit maker is to short cut the production process to fulfill the “four-week” promise. The fermentation leaves behind carbon dioxide. Most of this bubbles out as you watch the process. Some will remain dissolved in the wine. The longer your wine sits, the more CO2 will natural diffuse out of the wine.
Best practice: Keep your air space minimal, sulphite your wine, do an extra racking, let it sit for an extra month or two, and forget the shaking, stirring, or Fizz-X.
Yes, letting it sit on its for an extra month or two – I know I know
On the other hand, since I’ve been into this hobby, I all of a sudden have many friends, you know? And they expect wine! So I have to keep ensuring I have a stock on hand for them and for personal use.
I do have some wines that I’m letting age for several months; in the meantime I’ve got others that I need to bottle to make sure these friends keep coming around, hehe.
I’m making my first batch of wine (shiraz)..Vinters Reserve (winexpert). I’m quickly approaching the degassing stage and I wasn’t sure how to stir the carboy since there is such a small opening. I’ll have to look into the Fizz-X product. I also find it interesting that I could just let it sit for a month longer and have the gas escape naturally. I’ll have to read more about it.
Thanks for the post.