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Complex question: Tweaked IM Kiwi Pear Sauvignon Blanc by adding 7.5 cups sugar to primary and adding f-pack to secondary per instructions. Ended with 10%ABV and a sweet wine but not tasting of kiwi or pear. QUESTIONS: 1. This is my 1st IM wine. I've made 2 "untweaked"Orchard Breezin' wines...

Hmmmm. I may have to make the sacrifice and buy one! TinaLouise: Banana Pineapple Viognier is my first choice! Anyone making one of these kits?

Irecently noticed whatappears to me as new flavors of OB Kits: Banana Pineapple Viognier, Tangerine Lemon Sauvignon Blanc, Orange Passion Fruit Grenache Rose, Acai Raspberry Cabernet Sauvignon and Mango Mint Chenin Blanc. Hasanyone tried any of these?My LBHS hasn't carried any of these...I may...

Interesting that you should say that because Calypso Blanco is one that has piqued my interest. I've also read that some people use the OB or IM wines as mixers with vodka, rum etc. rather than playing around with the fermentation process and extra sugar to raise ABV...

Thanks for your inputs thus far... I may call for suggestions. Thanks for the thought! I was looking to make wines that you're not apt to find/buy at the local packie. Friends seem to enjoy the OB and IM fruit wines so I'll probably continue with those but perhaps up the ABV a bit. I'd also...

Something happened to "occassions" in my excitement! Also wanted to share that I've also completed CRU White Ice Wine and RJS Orange Chocolate Port kits. Even in their youth, these kits are delicious! I'm looking for a variety to share! (My husband's samplng job may be coming to an end!!! LOL!)

WOW! Been a bit busy...just realized that June/July/August of 2010 will bring high school graduation and 18th birthdayof 2nd child/son; 21st birthday of oldest son and WHOA! My 50th birthday! (Hubby and youngest/daughter have a lot of work to do!!! Hahaha!) Celebration will be geared around...

Thanks to all for your valued input! How many bananas or how many cups of raisins should be used? How much of the grape concentrate do you use? I was wondering about any residual effects from artificial flavorings...thanks for the heads up! Thinking about making a gallon of...

Thanks polishWineP! I actually have the raspberry flavoring. Strawberry-kiwi looks interesting. Have you used this product before? Have you use the grape concentrate? Lastly, I was reading on another site that the Vintner's Reserve kits have a flavor pack. Is that correct? Thanks again!

Will banana flavor be noticeable? What about adding fruit flavor to "regular" wine kit? Thoughts? Crazy? Thanks again!

Thanks for your replies! appleman: just regular granulated sugar? wade: add to primary? in muslin or straining bag or nothing? Thanks again! Appreciate your help!

My friends, family & I really enjoy the OB kits (have made Kiwi Melon Pinot Grigio and Cran-Apple Chardonnay) and I have a IM Kiwi Pear Sauv Blanc kit "on deck". My question is I would like to tinker with the "body" and ABV. I've read about adding cane sugaror corn sugar to increase the ABV...