RJ Spagnols How long are kits good for?

[panidaduo]

I'll be scoffed for sure - but I actually attempted a Chardonnay concentrate (not a kit) after finding the canned juice 7 yrs later. The juice was an amber color - believe it or not I just bottled 5 gallons as sweet Italian "Vin Santo" and it is great!

 

[rezod11]

I'll be scoffed for sure - but I actually attempted a Chardonnay concentrate (not a kit) after finding the canned juice 7 yrs later. The juice was an amber color - believe it or not I just bottled 5 gallons as sweet Italian "Vin Santo" and it is great!

Just curious, was the juice frozen or preserved in some other way?

 

[gizmo206]

i just got two kits in the mail i order 1st one is a Merlot with a date of 2/7/12 and the 2nd one is a Chardonnay with a date of 12/22/11 both kits are 5.1 kits will they be ok or should i contact the seller

 

[the_rayway]

I purchased a White Zinfandel in Dec. 2009, and did not start it until April 2012 - it was fantastic and no issues at all.

 

[rhattin]

Mr Putterrr.
Saw the same ad in Kijiji and wonderedhow old. How about we split the kits as see what can be made.
My direct e-mail is [email protected].
Ric

 

[gizmo206]

I purchased a White Zinfandel in Dec. 2009, and did not start it until April 2012 - it was fantastic and no issues at all.

So you think they will be ok!! I'm still new to this and dont want to make a bad wine

 

[the_rayway]

The guy at the wine store told me that if the fermentation didn't take off, to buy new yeast. He also mentioned to watch the colour of the wine - if it was brown, that meant it was oxidized and probably would not do well. Obviously, if the juice smells bad, you should throw it away.

Just my experience!

 

[gizmo206]

thank's for the reply i'm going to stsrt it this weekend i did order some extra yeast just in case

 

[PortersCoveJosh]

Just picked up a RJ Spagnols Cellar Classic Cabernet Shiraz. I was in a rush and didnt look at the date on the box 20111116. 11-16-2011 im guessing. What do you guys think. I haven't opened her up yet but I'm curious if yinz think it would be worth going back to my LHBS and seeing what they'll do for me.