I started my Triumph March 1st. Added a pound of raisins that came with my Mosti Meglioli Nebbliilo. I also added two ounces of medium French oak dust in primary. On March 6th I removed the raisins and racked to secondary with 2 ounces of medical m French cubes. I'm expecting big things from...
Cellar Craft actually stated this a couple years back about their Red Mt Trio LE kit
" This offering has been styled by our Washington supplier to mimic his most successful blend: 50% Cabernet; 35% Syrah and 15% Merlot".
That's pretty specific. Too bad that's not done often. Also too bad...
Linguini with pesto and lobster tail. Wine is WE LE Nebbliolo from 2013. This wine really came around in a couple years. Really was disappointed in it initially. Nothing like a couple years to bring a wine around.
For Valentine's lunch Bacon and Ricotta sandwiches. A real flash from my childhood. Tonight steamed lobster with a side of linguini with pesto and pine nuts. Picture might follow . . . depends on how good the wine is.
so i think i will save the grape pack for the Triumph. That leaves the Neb with the raisins that came with it. I doubt i would leave them in more than four days or so. Or just 86 the raisins and order another grape pack? I havent added raisins in ages, kind of gor tired of the aftertaste...
Just got the WE Triumph 16 ltr Washington blend. Came with no grape pack. But I do have the Mosti Meglioli Nebbliolo that has raisins and grape pack. I am not going to add both to the Neb so how do yall suggest I mix and match my juice/raisin/grape pack options?
Nebblio grape pack or...
In case y'all been missing my wit and wisdom, this is why. Say hello to my third grand. Frances Tortorice aka Franci. Please excuse the scour, she's only a few hours old in this picture.