Heron Bay Chianti......awful finish

[krrusso]

Just bottled my Heron Bay Premium Chianti and decided to take a taste. Although it had great aroma and body....and tasted well at first.....there was an awful metal after tatse. Now, it says you should age for 6 more weeks in bottles before drinking....anyone have any similar experience with this kit, or am I doomed?

 

[Runningwolf]

Just bottled my Heron Bay Premium Chianti and decided to take a taste. Although it had great aroma and body....and tasted well at first.....there was an awful metal after tatse. Now, it says you should age for 6 more weeks in bottles before drinking....anyone have any similar experience with this kit, or am I doomed?

I have not made this kit but it sounds like something that should age 8-12 months before drinking and will only get better after that.

 

[winemaker_3352]

Generally a metallic taste is related to a wine being oxidized.

But I don't have much experience with this wine - so I would suggest what Dan said - let it age. This wine needs some aging anyway to mellow out the tannins.

I would give it a good year - and try another taste.

 

[wvbrewer]

I agree. Let the wine age and hopefully that off taste will dissapate. Good luck.

 

[techo]

We almost quit making wine because our first kit tasted so poor. Months later.....our first kit is awesome and our friends want more. I haven't tried your kit, but I won't open a bottle before six months again. (I hope!)

 

[krrusso]

Thanks for the input....I feel a bit better now. I'll let it sit for a few months and then take a taste!

 

[winemaker_3352]

You will be surprised the difference a few months makes. I would just sample it every few months and when it tastes the way you want - bottle it.