Other 10 liter kits

[Norton]

I can only find a certain varietal in a 10 liter kit from Vinifera Noble. I have only done 16+ liter kits so far. Anyone with experience using 10 liter kits have any thoughts? This will be a cab franc.


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[codeman]

I used a 10L kit that said to add water until total was 23L. I guess it was just more concentrated.

 

[francois_du_nord]

I'm pretty new, and have only made 5 kits in the past 3 months, but I started with two 10's (WE's Trinity White and Red) and now have done 2 16's (one with skins) and an 8??

I did a WE LE pinot and the WE VR sangiovese (8??) at the same time, and the 16 L had WAY more solids in the bottom of the fermenter. I posted up a link to an article in a different thread on winemaker mag where Tim Vandergrift talks about how the more concentrated the kit, the faster it will become drinkable. That is the reason I'm going to do some smaller volume kits, so I've got some mature wine to drink earlier than in 24 months.

To codeman's point, most of the 23 liter kits get diluted, just moreso with the smaller, more concentrated kits. I don't have any experience with the VN kits, so don't know if they are 23 at volume or not.

If you want that cab - franc mix, I'd say get it and go. You might need/want to spice it up a bit with some tanin or oak in the bulk storage to give it a bit more "oomph", but I'm sure you will end up with a nice wine.

Best, Fran

 

[bkisel]

I've done a fair number of RJS VdV kits which are only 9L. I've been pleased with everyone of them though I do find the higher end kits even more pleasing. I've started to tweak my low my kits and have so far, IMHO, been able to increase their drinking pleasure.

 

[Norton]

Thanks everyone. I will order it and give it a try.


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[Boatboy24]

I can't speak to the 10L kit, but another option to consider would be a juice bucket. Harvest is happening in California, and they'll be available.