WineXpert Amarone

[geek]

My online retailer has this kit on sale for $97.67 and I think it is the Selection type. I am going to jump on this one over the RJS Winery Series Amarone.

I'd like some feedback on it and what yeast it comes with and if swapping or not.

 

[cmason1957]

I have this kit fermented and ageing in my basement right now. It tastes fairly good, but should be better in a year or so. That is a really good price for that kit. I don't remember (or have written down) what yeast it came with. I generally don't keep track of that for kits. I don't think it was 1118. Maybe RC-212. There is a thread where Joe's wine makes this kit. I bet there is a picture of the yeast packet. I am going to be adding a bit of finishing tannin and maybe some extra oak to it.

 

[Boatboy24]

BM4X4 is a good one to consider if you are going to do a swap.

 

[Pumpkinman]

Jim, I agree 100%, I used 2 different yeasts on 2 Juice buckets and there is a noticeable difference in the finished wine, I'd go for the BM4x4, make sure that you have Fermaid K as it will require nutrients.
Varis, I'd personally wait until the fall and buy a 6 gallon Juice bucket Amarone for $65.00, add 9-10 lbs of fresh crushed grapes, you'll have total control over the entire wine making process and create a wine that you won't want to share for fear of running out!

 

[geek]

Thanks guys.
Tom, I've been putting off in making an Amarone for some time now and would like to start one soon, not sure if I want to wait till fall though.
Maybe I'm jumping on this sale now and make a juice bucket in the fall....