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BTW, have ever added anything to red wine, like coffee beans, etc? And if so, what and how much? Let's say a 6 gallon batch.

Thank so much Joe. I did add the grapefruit zest. Going to let it stay for a week and then add oak. Only then I'll clear it.

Thanks. I think I will try the grapefruit zest. I'm intrigued.

Hello everyone. Just came across this thread looking to find out if MLF can be done on a chardonnay kit. My question was answer by a comment from @cmason1957. NOT recommended. But i also noticed folks adding grapefruit zest which I find very interesting. My Chardonnay kit is pretty much done...

Absolutely right. I've never made a kit before and when I read the instructions I found too "calendary". I usually age my wines in bulk for an average of six months. First time making a white.

That's what I thought. A little aging in bulk doesn't hurt, right?

Has any one who've made kits before have deviated from the instructions? Like letting the wine sit more than the 10 days recommended before bottling? It's my first kit, a Chardonnay, gift. I usually make reds from juice.

Hope not.

If i got it correct, that's a blend of Zin with PS and of CF and PS?

Has anyone ever made a blend with Cabernet Franc and Zinfandel?

Indeed a winner. Did that with my Malbec.

For a "Bordeux" style with CS, M and CF, can one use RC212 and D80 together or just one or the other?

Hi AJ, that's actually Pinot Noir and it came out pretty good after that rotten egg smell scare, LOL. I followed your advice to splash rack it a few times and it worked. No more odors and tastes pretty good. As for color, it's not too dark and yes, it's from last Fall. I just ordered a bucket of...

Oh I do.

Unfortunatly I can't do grapes, only juice.

Thank you. I'll definatly do that. Thanks for the ratios, that's what I was basically looking for and is CF and PS was a good blend.

Thanks. Planning on doing that with the leftover of the blend I intend to make.

More PS or more CF? Any idea?

Has anyone ever blended Petite Sirah with Cabernet Franc?

WOW, it's exactly the same driving time to Gino's from my place. Thanks. I'll have to pay them a visit in the Fall.