Hello all, I'm new to the forums and to wine making and I've been hemming and hawing about which kit to make.
I'm new to the entire process, but I'm a crazy perfectionist so I've been reading a ton. I'm not daunted by the more expensive kits and I've been considering one of the Wine Expert higher-end kits.
I'd like to make a Malbec or a Shiraz (or a blend) preferably one with grape skins. My perfect kit would be "drinkable" in 3-4 months after bottling, but only just to enjoy a bottle or two of the creation. I wouldn't be adverse to letting the bulk of the bottles age for a year or two.
Does anyone have any suggestions on where I should start? Does anyone think I would be better off starting with a white instead? Since this is my first batch I'll obviously be anxious to taste the wine soon after making it, so something like a Gewurz may be better for me?
Anyway, I'm open to suggestions. If someone wants to suggest a non-WE kit that's fine as well. I just naturally gravitated in this direction after doing some reading.
Does anyone think it smarter for me to start out with a "value" kit instead of a premium for learning purposes?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions or input!
I'm new to the entire process, but I'm a crazy perfectionist so I've been reading a ton. I'm not daunted by the more expensive kits and I've been considering one of the Wine Expert higher-end kits.
I'd like to make a Malbec or a Shiraz (or a blend) preferably one with grape skins. My perfect kit would be "drinkable" in 3-4 months after bottling, but only just to enjoy a bottle or two of the creation. I wouldn't be adverse to letting the bulk of the bottles age for a year or two.
Does anyone have any suggestions on where I should start? Does anyone think I would be better off starting with a white instead? Since this is my first batch I'll obviously be anxious to taste the wine soon after making it, so something like a Gewurz may be better for me?
Anyway, I'm open to suggestions. If someone wants to suggest a non-WE kit that's fine as well. I just naturally gravitated in this direction after doing some reading.
Does anyone think it smarter for me to start out with a "value" kit instead of a premium for learning purposes?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions or input!