Other 2017 Limited Releases: What Are You Making?

[cmsben61]

What is the Vermentino similar too?

 

[bandit33]

We did a wine tasting evening last week where they sampled wines similar to each of the 5 LE17 kits. This is the one they served that was comparable to the Vermentino. It was similar to a Pinot Grigio but with a deeper flavor if that makes sense?

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[cmsben61]

Thanks for the info bandit

 

[DG2001]

We did a wine tasting evening last week where they sampled wines similar to each of the 5 LE17 kits. This is the one they served that was comparable to the Vermentino. It was similar to a Pinot Grigio but with a deeper flavor if that makes sense?

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What was the commercial equivalent of the Blanc de Noir?

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[Boatboy24]

What is the Vermentino similar too?

You probably found this already, but: "Think of flavors like white peach, green apple, fresh lime and even a bit of dried tarragon on the finish."

 

[bandit33]

What was the commercial equivalent of the Blanc de Noir?

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DG2001 it was called Raven Conspiracy Smooth Bright

 

[bandit33]

Just in case anyone is wondering about the other comparable wines we tried, here they are:
The Cabernet Franc was comparable to Sandhill's Cabernet Franc

The Milagro was comparable to the Red Guitar Old Vine Tempranillo Garnacha

And the Grenache Cabernet was comparable to The Strapper Grenache Shiraz Mataro

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[Throwdown]

Just preordered the WE Cab Franc and Grenache Cab from HomeBrewSupply with the Cyber Monday deal

 

[Boatboy24]

Vermentino scheduled to arrive today. Sadly, I have no carboys for it.

Need to move the WS Amarone out of the barrel and into bottles. That will move the 3 Country cab into the barrel, freeing up a carboy so I can start the Vermentino.

 

[jgmann67]

Has anyone gotten an indication of when the RJS LQ's will start showing up? I've emailed the guys at FVW, but haven't gotten any indication yet.

 

[geek]

Vermentino scheduled to arrive today. Sadly, I have no carboys for it.

Need to move the WS Amarone out of the barrel and into bottles. That will move the 3 Country cab into the barrel, freeing up a carboy so I can start the Vermentino.

What yeast are you planing for it?

 

[Boatboy24]

What yeast are you planing for it?

No idea. But I think I have some BA-11 at home.

 

[geek]

I was thinking QA23 or BA11 (likely QA23), but this article suggests that this varietal "may" be put through MLF (not this kit obviously), so now I am wondering if 71B may be a good choice....

http://winefolly.com/review/vermentino-wine-guide/

 

[Boatboy24]

I was thinking QA23 or BA11 (likely QA23), but this article suggests that this varietal "may" be put through MLF (not this kit obviously), so now I am wondering if 71B may be a good choice....

http://winefolly.com/review/vermentino-wine-guide/

The malo is already balanced. Not sure I'd use a Malo-eating yeast on it.

 

[Boatboy24]

Turns out all I have at home is D47. Hmm...

 

[geek]

Mine is being shipped today, along with QA23.

 

[geek]

BTW - I am making 2 batches of Vermentino, one kit coming from LP and the other from HBS.

 

[Boatboy24]

BTW - I am making 2 batches of Vermentino, one kit coming from LP and the other from HBS.

Are you going to try making them differently?


I decided to order some QA23 for the Vermentino - I think that'll be a good fit. And I'm going to try something new on both the Blanc de Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon Rose: W15.

"A fructophile for clean, low temperature ferments. W15 was isolated in 1991 from high quality Muller Thurgau must originating in the vineyards at the Viticulture Research Station in Wadenswil, Switzerland. W15 was developed to ferment dry whites at moderate speeds where bright fruit and heavy mouthfeel are desired. This yeast does just that, and it does so while respecting the varietal characteristics of the fruit. W15 can also be used to ferment high quality, fruit focused, light red wines from Pinot Noir and cool-climate Syrah. Short lag pahse, moderate rate fermenter at temperature ranges between 50 to 81 degrees F. Alcohol tolerant to 16%. W15 produces higher levels of glycerol and succinic acid especially at higher fermentation temperatures (above 77 degrees F)."

 

[geek]

Are you going to try making them differently?


I decided to order some QA23 for the Vermentino - I think that'll be a good fit. And I'm going to try something new on both the Blanc de Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon Rose: W15.

Yes, different batches.
The only thing is that I haven't decided what yeast to use on the 2nd batch, whether to also use QA23 or something else like BA11, or Red Star Premier Cuvee? lol

 

[Boatboy24]

It comes w/ EC-1118, by the way.