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Welcome to the group... Yes if you want a quick drinking kit a Orchard Breezin or other Mist type kit would be a good place to start. I have made a few with no problems, and they tast pretty good. Dave

Wow, They look good, and really grab you attention.

I agree with Wade it probably had a very ABV in it. In most cases this will mellow out over time.

Wow, That sounds like a adventure. You know a lot of us will be jeallous, but post some pics so we can see you progress. Dave

Very nice. It looks great. Dave

Welcome to the group. Becareful though it is highly addictive. Dave

Thanks Everyone, I think I will bump up the alcohol a little on my next one just a little and see how it does. You guys are right though they do not stick around that long. My first kit is almost gone and we are already getting down into the second one. I too have a lot of thirsty friends...

Oh, Okay I read about that before. I did not do that with any of mine, but I may in future if it helps them to keep longer. I better start that VH peach though before I get any other kit. Thanks Dave

Cool, That is good to know. I know these are not high end kits, but they still are a lot of work. I am thinking of trying some new varities so I won't worry so much if my supply backs up some. Thanks Dave

Sorry it took so long to get back with you, but the Cherry Pinot turned out very well. It is not as sweet as I thought it would be. It taste very good and is a hit with all my family and friends. I would give it a try at least once and see what you think your self. Dave

I was wondering what is the expected or average shelf life of these kits? I mean the wine is going fast, but we put a few bottles back for later to see if they change. I know they won't change much I don't think. We were just wondering about it. Thanks All, Dave

I have always used store bought spring water for our kits. I feel if you put the money out for a kit you might as well buy some good water to use in it. If you go to Sam' Club you can get a case of 6 cheaper than buying them seperately in the store.

Your wine will be fine as long as you keep it a t good temp. It may even be at the gravity reading you are looking for when you return.

Like Dan asked, If you have not stablized it yet you can try pitching some EC-1118 yeast in. It is very agressive and should clean of the rest of you sugar content, and it has a high alcohol tolerance. Take a new SG rading and montior the new fermentation till you get the FG reading you are...

Very good, The Two Cardinals winery is a good name. Nice labels I need to get the wife to make some for ours. Dave

Sounds like you are getting it together and will be making some good wine soon. Have fun with it, and welcome to the group.

I clean everything with 1-step and then sanitize with starsan. I also sanitize my work area as well incase I don't pay attention and set something down on the counter. You can get starsan online or at your LHBS.

I agree also, use whatever you would like. I you are using a clear or frosted bottle I would keep out of direct sunlight till it is consumed. I always thought that reads should go into green bottles and whites in clear to show of their clarity. I does not matter as long as you like it. Dave

They look cool I bet it will work great.

That is awsome. I wish my store was like that, but hey have been nice.