The rice are now completely soften, look brighter pinkish red, and feel like soft watery congee, and floating on top of the wine! Use a scoop to press down the rice along the edges and scoop a bit off to sample later.
Now, stir thoroughly again to loosen up the rice mesh, and also to release all the air bubbles trapped inside them. After this, it will be left alone for another week before checking the wine again.
