WineXpert Has anyone made...

[Darc]

the Lodi Old Vine Zin? I really want to try it. Is the Mosti better?How about the Island Mist Wildberry Shiraz, has anyone tried that one. I really like the Blackberry cab. I am deciding on my next 2 kits, hehe.

 

[jobe05]

Dark, I have not made this kit "yet", But as we speak Im savoring a bottle that a freind gave me that was made almost 2 years ago. This is thee best red wine I have ever had. This is a must do kit for me. By the way, it's aWE Selection Estate series.

 

[grapeman]

The Wildberry Shiraz is a delightful cooler type wine loaded with fruit flavors. It runs on the sweet side as made to directions , but makes an enjoyable summertime drink. After a year in the bottle(if it lasts that long) it is absolutely great for that type of kit. I still have a few small bottles left and enjoy one every so often.

 

[Darc]

Thank you. I enjoyed the blackberry cab so well that I wasn't sure what to try next of their kits. I was looking for the ones that are not so sweet if there are any. Have you tried any of their whites?

 

[jobe05]

Darc: If your refering to Mist style kits, I have heard of people playing with the F pack to cut the sweetness while maintaining most of the flavor. They added half of the F pack during fermentation, then the other half after stabilization. You would have to play with the amount of F pack to use up front and how much you'll need to back sweeten based on what you like, but after a couple of kits, you'll know. Also remember, changing anything from the kit instructions, voids any and all warantees, your on your owne.

 

[Wade E]

Darc, the green apple riesling is awesome, teh peach apricot chard, is
also very good. I though that the exotic fruit white zin is too sweet,
the black raspberry merlot is very good.

 

[DrtDoctor]

I am enjoying the Peach apricot chard as I type. In the Mist kits it's my favorite!!

DrtDoctor

 

[daveb50]

I have a WE Lodi Old Vine Zin that was started last October. I tastedsome a couple weeks ago, it is already very good.
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[Jack on Rainy]

DArc,



I have the Lodi OV Zin Estate Series in the "polishing" stage now. I
hope it is not too thin. Am thinking of adding additional oak for a few
weeks during bulk aging. It looks good though. Nice and clear.



Anybody have thoughts on the additional oak?

 

[geocorn]

It will definitely stand the oak as it is not thin. American House is a good choice unless you want that smoky taste, then use American Heavy.