Cellar Craft Cellar Craft Sterling California Syrah

[Boatboy24]

I'll be starting this kit soon and was wondering if anyone had suggestions on tweaks to improve it. I have some Clos
yeast that I think I'll use.

Anything else you might recommend? The kit comes with a 1.5L grape pack.

Thanks.

Jim

 

[ibglowin]

Extra tannin.

 

[Boatboy24]

Thanks Mike. I figured you'd chime in with that after reading many of your posts. Do you have suggestions on amounts? I realize it's all a matter of taste, but am just looking for a starting point.

 

[ibglowin]

About 4.0 grams of Tancor Grand Cru in 23L should do it nicely.

It gives the wine a nice bump in the finish but not anywhere near overload.

 

[Boatboy24]

Thanks again, Mike. Gonna order some today. IIRC, this addition would be made once fermentation is complete, and stabilizers have been added.

 

[ibglowin]

You want to want till its in bulk age. All clear and free of sediment/fines.

 

[tonyt]

I have not done this exact kit but I have done several Syrah kits and have always added tannin.

 

[Boatboy24]

Had an order of some other stuff all ready to go, and just added some Tancor Grand Cru. Thanks gentlemen!