Timing is everything.

I'm right smack in the midst of the secondary fermentation process. Fermentation slows, but still occurs enough keep a layer of CO2 on top of the wine to protect it from oxygen. I'm supposed to check the specific gravity after 10 days (on July 6th), but I realized that I'm going to be out of town until July 12th. Thankfully, I found some friends to ask.

I posted a thread at the Wine Making Discussion Forums regarding my timing situation. I was reassured that letting secondary fermentation go longer is not only fine, but usually preferred. I also was told that the kits are designed on the assumption that the wine maker wants to bottle ASAP. No worries here anymore. I'll check when I get back from camping.