WineXpert Blueberry Pinot Noir

[Wade E]

This is a nice quicky for those who are looking for a wine in a hurry but one thats not too sweet. I dont think I would bump up tha ABV on this 1 to much as it is very balanced as is. Its just a hint of Blueberry in the back. Definitely 1 of the best IM's in my opinion!

 

[david_québec]

i think we talk about a Winexpert product....

should it be moved at the right place?

 

[masta]

Boom...Done!

 

[dfwwino]

Wade,


Did you add the full F-pack? How sweet was it? Syrup or slightly sweet? Did you bump up the ABV any? If so, how much?

 

[Wade E]

I made it right to the T as this 1 was for my wife and if I played with it and she didnt like it then I would be in big trouble. This is not a sweet one. It is actually very nice kinda like the green apple and the peach apr. chard. One of a few that are not syrup.

 

[Mike777]

WE added 5# and it didn't come out too sweet for our tastes, but nice and with a hint of the blueberry. I think anymore would affect the pinot flavor.

Very nice right now, probably a great one at 6-7 months.

 

[uavwmn]

Wade,


It is the IslandMist White Zinfandel. I figured it was to be sweet. I will definitely be asking you questions, so you are forwarned. lol
I like to sit on the back patio with a nice gourmet cheese, crackers and wine.
uavwmn

 

[Wade E]

Have you ever tried the American Vintage wine crackers? they are actually made with wine and are just awesome. They have red wine crackers and white wine crackers.

 

[bovinewines]

Wade,
I was planning on making this one at the request of a friend (you know...you make one kit wine that isn't absolutely undrinkable and the request from friends come pouring in!

).


She likes her wine a little sweeter and I wanted to get a read on how this one turned out. I think if its not "totally dry" (as in a camel walking across the desert dry....yummy!) she'll be happy....


Obviously by the previous comment...I am NOT a big "sweet" wine fan...unless of course its a Sauterne, or a Port, or...dang.....

 

[Wade E]

This is 1 of the best IM's there is! It isnt very sweet at all unlike the blackberry cab or white zin to name a few but even those are good. I rate this 1 very high for an IM and will make it again when I get low. Everyone can appreciate this 1 especially when its warm out.

 

[dfwwino]

Wade, thanks for the feedback. I was contemplating making this kit so my wife would have something to give to her friends who might not like my dry reds. Great to hear about your success.

 

[bovinewines]

Wade,


I was thinking about going to Wholefoods and seeing if I can lay my hands on some dried blueberries to add during primary fermenation.


Thoughts?

 

[grapeman]

I made it right to the T as this 1 was for my wife and if I played with it and she didnt like it then I would be in big trouble. This is not a sweet one. It is actually very nice kinda like the green apple and the peach apr. chard. One of a few that are not syrup.

I didn't follow this one to the T when I made it. I decided to add 5 pounds sugar after I had it all in the primary. When I added the bag of sugar it displaced most of a gallon. I started 2 other Pinot's at the same time so I ended up with almost a whole gallon of the Pinot. I decided I didn't want only 2/3 of the F-pack in the big batch, so I added a good 1/3 of it to that gallon. It finished out ahead of the bigger one, so I bottled it. My wife and others love the sweeter one, and I must say that although it is sweet, the blueberry is better with a higher concentration. This is one I would add the whole f-pack to without hesitation. I recently bottled the rest and the blueberry is very subdued-barely perceivable. Certainly more towards Pinot than blueberry.


I think if I make this one again, I would add in about 5-8 pounds of blueberries per 6 gallon batch and sweeten with a little extra syrup after.Edited by: appleman

 

[Wade E]

Bovine, I think that would be a good idea and may do the same as I have 2 more of these on hand since my wife and mother liked this 1 so much and it really is good but does lack a little blueberry flavor. I will probably do the same and have some blueberry flavoring on hand if more needed but this mixture of Blueberry and Pinot really goes together well.
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