Cellar Craft Mystic
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Boatboy24
No longer a newbie, but still clueless.
Off dry? Ewwww! 
I'm with sideways. It's very likely a cab/merlot/syrah
I'm with sideways. It's very likely a cab/merlot/syrah
It is that blend...more than one retailer is advertising the spec sheet:
Additional Information
Wine Style Cabernet blend, Merlot blend, Shiraz blend, Zinfandel blend
Country California
Brand Cellar Craft Showcase
Wine Type Table Wine
Class World Class Premium
Price Range $$$$$
Color Red
Sweetness Off dry
Oak Yes
Body Full
Alcohol 13
Weeks 6
Grape Skins Yes
Litres 18
Makes 30 bottles of 750 ml
Labels Included
Aging 9 months or more
Shelf Life 4 – 5 years
Additional Information
Wine Style Cabernet blend, Merlot blend, Shiraz blend, Zinfandel blend
Country California
Brand Cellar Craft Showcase
Wine Type Table Wine
Class World Class Premium
Price Range $$$$$
Color Red
Sweetness Off dry
Oak Yes
Body Full
Alcohol 13
Weeks 6
Grape Skins Yes
Litres 18
Makes 30 bottles of 750 ml
Labels Included
Aging 9 months or more
Shelf Life 4 – 5 years
Another:
INTRODUCING MYSTIC RED
After significant research and development, our winemakers have succeeded in creating a mystically perfect blend of Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot. This rich and velvety smooth new red is equally suited to mingling at a party or pondering the mysteries of the universe.
A captivating blend of four distinct grapes that reveals intense fruity aromas on opening. This full bodied red offers rich flavours of black cherry, mocha, spice and vanilla and closes with a velvety, smooth finish.
INTRODUCING MYSTIC RED
After significant research and development, our winemakers have succeeded in creating a mystically perfect blend of Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot. This rich and velvety smooth new red is equally suited to mingling at a party or pondering the mysteries of the universe.
A captivating blend of four distinct grapes that reveals intense fruity aromas on opening. This full bodied red offers rich flavours of black cherry, mocha, spice and vanilla and closes with a velvety, smooth finish.
Now read the Winexpert Enigma sheet:
Enigma (California) Wine Making Kit by Winexpert
Enigma Wine Making Kit by Winexpert (Think Apothic Red) - The zing of Zinfandel, dark fruit of Syrah, bold flavors of Cabernet Sauvignon and suave sophistication of Merlot. Intense fruit aromas and notes of black cherry, coffee, chocolate and vanilla. Full bodied with a smooth, round finish. Food friendly, this wine pairs well with everything from pizza to pasta and is a great match for meats like ribs or chicken with sweet and sticky marinade. Sweetness: Off-Dry | Body: Full | Oak Intensity: None. - 16 liters/4.22 gallons - Makes up to 23 liters/6 gallons. Approx. 30 - 750ml bottles. Ready to bottle in ABOUT 6 weeks.
Enigma (California) Wine Making Kit by Winexpert
Enigma Wine Making Kit by Winexpert (Think Apothic Red) - The zing of Zinfandel, dark fruit of Syrah, bold flavors of Cabernet Sauvignon and suave sophistication of Merlot. Intense fruit aromas and notes of black cherry, coffee, chocolate and vanilla. Full bodied with a smooth, round finish. Food friendly, this wine pairs well with everything from pizza to pasta and is a great match for meats like ribs or chicken with sweet and sticky marinade. Sweetness: Off-Dry | Body: Full | Oak Intensity: None. - 16 liters/4.22 gallons - Makes up to 23 liters/6 gallons. Approx. 30 - 750ml bottles. Ready to bottle in ABOUT 6 weeks.
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BMac
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Mystic was actually part of the Wine Kitz "Sommelier Reserve" product range last year.
When Global Vintners decided to cease production on that product line, the Mystic was such a big hit in Canada that they decided to reintroduce it in the Cellar Craft Showcase line up, now that all Wine Kitz store use CC Showcase as their premium brand.
When Global Vintners decided to cease production on that product line, the Mystic was such a big hit in Canada that they decided to reintroduce it in the Cellar Craft Showcase line up, now that all Wine Kitz store use CC Showcase as their premium brand.
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Damn BMac...I should have remembered that LOL!!
My neighbor is actually doing the Mystic right now...I'm gonna grab the Enigma...we'll compare the wines this spring when they get back from Costa Rica...ahhh...to be retired
My neighbor is actually doing the Mystic right now...I'm gonna grab the Enigma...we'll compare the wines this spring when they get back from Costa Rica...ahhh...to be retired
BMac
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Damn BMac...I should have remembered that LOL!!
My neighbor is actually doing the Mystic right now...I'm gonna grab the Enigma...we'll compare the wines this spring when they get back from Costa Rica...ahhh...to be retired
Let me know your findings! I've tried the Wine Kitz Mystic. It was nice but a bit to sweet for me. If (when) I make the Cellar Craft one, I'll swap out the 60g of light toasted oak for 60-90g of Med/Heavy toast and toss away the 2 sweet reserve packs. I think that would make for a much better result.
How about adding them to the primary to ferment the sugars? Is there any other flavoring in the pack?
I've done the Diablo Rojo...it's labelled as off dry as well...I don't find it at all sweet...what I do find is in the after taste...almost like a toast and jam quality to it...especially the "no sugar added" variety...you could swear that it's there but its like an illusion LOL!!!
Thinking maybe the Enigma and the Mystic have the same qualities??
Thinking maybe the Enigma and the Mystic have the same qualities??
LoneStarLori
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I just started clearing my Egnima kit the other day. It has no fpac or skins. I left it in the secondary with some med oak and 2tsp of Tannin Riche for 2 weeks. Final SG was .992. It is not off-dry for sure. To me it's seems pretty complex and smooth at only a month old.
I'm not a fan of Merlot and I didn't get much, if any. Mostly seems to be more Syrah. I think I'm going to like this one. I do like Apothic Red, but it can be a little sweet to me after a few glasses so I'm glad this is drier.
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I'm not a fan of Merlot and I didn't get much, if any. Mostly seems to be more Syrah. I think I'm going to like this one. I do like Apothic Red, but it can be a little sweet to me after a few glasses so I'm glad this is drier.
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