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The 2 I've made didn't taste like much at bottling, but in 10 or 12 months it's great and continues to get better with age.

Thanks for the info. Made my decision. Stocked up for awhile. Went with: "RJS En Primeur Winery Series Italian Amarone Wine Kit w/Skins" "RJS En Primeur Winery Series Australian Cabernet Shiraz Wine Kit w/Skins" "RJS En Primeur Winery Series Super Tuscan (Italian) Wine Kit w/ Merlot Skins"...

Yes, I've made several WE Eclipse kits and they don't compare to the 2 Super Tuscan kits I've made. What I've experienced with the Eclipse kits is great tasting wine at, or shortly after, bottling - but not necessarily a year or more later! Where, with the Super Tuscan, I wasn't impressed until...

The site I'm looking at shows both with 18L, but I believe you. These sites make a lot of errors/assumptions in their descriptions. Sounds like I should go with the "RJS En Primeur Winery Series Italian Amarone Wine Kit w/Skins". So, does anyone have a preference between: RJS En Primeur Winery...

I've made several WineXpert Eclipse kits but only two RJS Spagnols En Primeur kits - both were Super Tuscan. They are the best wine I've ever made - so I'm ordering some more kits by RJS. But - I see that there are 2 Amarone wine kits: RJS En Primeur Winery Series Italian Amarone Wine Kit...

I live in Macon county

I made a batch of Eclipse Sauvignon Blanc back in 2017. Fermentation completed 5/20/17. Bottled 8/26/17. At the time it tasted fantastic. Final stats: SG .99, pH 3.4, Alcohol 14%, TA 0.65%, SO2 36 ppm. I drank some and gave some away, then decided to save the remaining 10 or 12 bottles for some...

Thanks for the feedback. I've made 10 batches of wine in the last 15 months. Five from kits and 5 Dragon's Blood recipes. This is the first time the odor has been so sharp and "tangy" - and the first time the yeast failed to start. The last wine I made was this same kit - RJS Super Tuscan. It...

Started a batch of RJS Super Tuscan (9/19/18). Starting SG: was 1.105. Re-hydrated the yeast this time, but after 48 hours, fermentation had not started. (Maybe over heated the yeast?) So I just sprinkled another package of yeast over the must (9/21/18). Same yeast - EC-1118. The next day...

Wow! Thanks for all the information. I think I now have my fall winemeaking determined!

Did that one a year ago and will probably do again next spring. It's a great kit.

Sounds like my next red then. Thanks everyone. Now to pick a white. Thinking possibly a Gewürztraminer,

Trying to pick my next red for early this fall. I'm leaning toward the "Eclipse Napa Valley Stag's Leap District Merlot (Grape Skins)". Was very happy with the Eclipse Barossa Valley Shiraz and the RJS Super Tuscan. Now looking for another varietal. Has anyone tried this one? Or a Merlot by...

It's been awhile since this post. How did this turn out when you finished?

I had a great Father's Day. Three of my kids live in town (Illinois) and the fourth one came in from Texas with my 2 grand daughters. We had a nice cook out at my mother's place in the country, with 3 flavors of homemade ice cream. My mother is 89 so she was thrilled to see everyone there all at...

Not actually in my glass tonight, but came across this tonight at County Market. I like the Apothec Dark - very fruit forward I guess you would say - but this caught my eye - Coffee infused red wine! Made me curious, so I figured what the hell.

Bottled my WinExpert Eclipse Shiraz, Barossa Valley today. Gave it just a couple months bulk aging before bottling. Tasted a sample and it was impressive. Looking forward to this one in a year or so. Already planning to do another batch next spring.

Tomorrow, baby back ribs. Prep'd them tonight.

Hamburgers, hot dogs, homemade Italian sausage grilled tonight, plus corn on the cob.

Looks good! Been wanting to try a brisket in my electric smoker. Maybe soon. Planning ribs Monday.