WineXpert Have you made a Selection Okanagan Peach Ice Wine

[Chateau Joe]

Hi everyone,

I was recently given a WE Okanagan Peach Ice Wine kit. I'm not a big fan of peach but hey, the kit was free.

I start the kit on a Sunday. My SG was right where my directions told me I should be (1.165). I pitched my yeast and let it go. By Tuesday morning I barely had a pulse. My house is about 65 degrees so figured it was a little cool. I put a brewers belt around the primary pail and the airlock finally started bubbling with gusto. Step 2 of the directions said to check the SG in 5-7 days and the SG should be 1.080 or less. I checked it at day 7 and the SG was exactly 1.080 so I racked the wine into a carboy. But here is my concern. I have a VERY strong smell of high alcohol. It smells like I have made rocket fuel moonshine. Is this normal for this kit and will that smell fade away? Any imput would be appreciated.

 

[Wade E]

I have it and must say it is awesome! Its not very Peachy either, just a nice hint of Peach behind a pretty sweet wine as any Ice wine will be. Its very young and since its an all juice kit meaning there is no water addition in this it will need a lot of time to smooth out but its a great wine. It was a bear to clear though and I need to add a second pack of the fining agent on mine then what they supplied. I made a dble batch of this.,

 

[roblloyd]

I had the one wade made. It is awesome. On my list to make one day.

 

[almargita]

Mine is finishing stabalizing & about ready to rack in about another week. Looks to be perfectly clear with just the clearing inclosed in the kit..... Have the WE Blackberry Port kit to try next but only have the one 3 gal carboy. May put the Peach in 1 gal jugs until ready to bottle so I can start the Blackberry. Chilian juices should also be coming in shortly also......
Al

 

[Daisy317]

I ordered one of these from my local guy. I'm glad to hear other people on here like it.