Other Master Vintner Winemaker's Reserve kits

[winemaker81]

I'm considering repeating last year's experiment -- adding the pomace from grapes to kits, making a superior version of a second run wine. I'll have pomace from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and am thinking of adding it to a Cabernet Franc kit. The only one on the market that I've found is Master Vintner Winemaker's Reserve.

How good are these kits?

Thanks!

 

[Brian55]

I'm considering repeating last year's experiment -- adding the pomace from grapes to kits, making a superior version of a second run wine. I'll have pomace from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and am thinking of adding it to a Cabernet Franc kit. The only one on the market that I've found is Master Vintner Winemaker's Reserve.

How good are these kits?

Thanks!

Unless there has been a recent change that I'm unaware of, Master Vintner kits are just re-boxed Mosti Mondiale kits.

 

[ratflinger]

@winemaker81 @Brian55

Well, if Brian55 is correct then the equivalent Mosti kit is a Vinifera. These kits are not bad, but they make the usual 6-week wine. Now with your additions I think you can make a very acceptable wine.

 

[Bmd2k1]

I'm considering repeating last year's experiment -- adding the pomace from grapes to kits, making a superior version of a second run wine. I'll have pomace from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and am thinking of adding it to a Cabernet Franc kit. The only one on the market that I've found is Master Vintner Winemaker's Reserve.

How good are these kits?

Thanks!

I've made a bunch of them over the past few years and all have turned out great. I always add the typical sacrificial oak and bulk age my reds min 6months and whites 3-4months.

I did the MV Cab Franc back in Sept2021 -- and it's tasting dang good - still have a handful of bottles left.

Cheers!

 

[Poirier's Cellar]

I'm considering repeating last year's experiment -- adding the pomace from grapes to kits, making a superior version of a second run wine. I'll have pomace from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and am thinking of adding it to a Cabernet Franc kit. The only one on the market that I've found is Master Vintner Winemaker's Reserve.

How good are these kits?

Thanks!

I've had great luck with the Master Vintner Winemaker's Reserve. A store I frequent had an expired Tempranillo kit. They offered me half price. Long story make short, I made the kit, following their recipe, but used OPT-Red and some 1st stage fermenting tannin and it trued out amazing. I'm a fan of their kits. I don't make many kits as I like to work with whole grapes. Sounds like a great project. Poirier's Cellar - Chuck

 

[Bmd2k1]

I've had great luck with the Master Vintner Winemaker's Reserve. A store I frequent had an expired Tempranillo kit. They offered me half price. Long story make short, I made the kit, following their recipe, but used OPT-Red and some 1st stage fermenting tannin and it trued out amazing. I'm a fan of their kits. I don't make many kits as I like to work with whole grapes. Sounds like a great project. Poirier's Cellar - Chuck

Big MV fan too!

Cheers!