Thanks Alp. I'm really not too concerned about it as it washes off easily with the wine/salt brine but, as I am totally new to cheese making, I'm trying to understand this and as many things about the process as I can and, of course, troubleshooting is a big one. LOL This is a rather fun adventure with great rewards, if I get it right, and I really appreciate all of the information and help I've received from the folks on this site. I've always loved cheese and being able to craft my own is really awesome for me.