New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Atmosphere or Eclipse?

[ringmany]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to make a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The 2 main kits I'm looking towards are:

• Eclipse New Zealand Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc £120
• Atmosphere - Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand £75

I've been reading mixed reviews of the two. I was wondering which kit you believe is the best from your personal experience and why?

Thanks.

 

[Bplewniak]

I’ve been happy with my Eclipse New Zealand Sauvignon blanc. It was good at the 5-6 month mark and continues to drink well after a year.

 

[Putterrr]

Eclipse is 18L vs 16L for the atmosphere. that would make the decision for me every time but then i'm a wine kit snob

cheers

 

[Cellar_Dweller]

It may be a bit early, but does anyone have a comment about the LE18 Fume Blanc versus the Eclipse S.B.? How do they compare? My Fume Blanc is just finishing clearing and I am a bit underwhelmed. I've added a small amount of oak cubes and may add some acid blend down the road.

 

[mocha]

I made the eclipse, it was so good! None left after a year and a half!

 

[Boatboy24]

I've only done the Eclipse, but have done it a few times. Good stuff - it goes fast!

Please do both and report back.

 

[joeswine]

My flume Blanca came out outstanding just bottled and label got 25bottle yield. I would do it again for sure.

 

[Brian55]

My flume Blanca came out outstanding just bottled and label got 25bottle yield. I would do it again for sure.

Just about to start mine, did you tweak anything?

 

[joeswine]

I'll post tonight how I process it.

 

[LouisCKpasteur]

I got about a 26 ish bottle yield on the Fume Blanc. It have to admit I don't have much experience making whites but being there are not skins this yield kind of suprised me.

 

[Brian55]

I'll post tonight how I process it.

Maybe tonight?

 

[joeswine]

here was my plan and finish.................

 

[Daroowala]

My flume Blanca came out outstanding just bottled and label got 25bottle yield. I would do it again for sure.

Today I purchased the LE18 Fume Blanc, any recommendations on optimal aging?

 

[joeswine]

6 to 8 mons
However whites are early drinking I have already tastes great Worth the effort.

 

[Daroowala]

6 to 8 mons
However whites are early drinking I have already tastes great Worth the effort.

Thanks

 

[crushday]

My flume Blanca came out outstanding just bottled and label got 25bottle yield. I would do it again for sure.

Joe, any tweaks? I’m about to start that kit.

 

[joeswine]

Check your ABV. , I boosted mine up to 12 and a 1/2 of grapefruit.

 

[Daroowala]

Started brewing my Fume Blanc no tweaks. Unusually cold in Chicago had to strap on a brew belt.
Contemplating purchasing another limited edition kit.

 

[rhattin]

I have started a 6 week SB from NZ. Wo7ld. Like to make v dry.
Any suggestions, like biolees?
Ric

 

[Daroowala]

Racked Fume Blanc, fermentation was vigorous. As sample of wine was crisp, very bright acidic taste. No hint of oak much like a Sauvignon Blanc. I expected more oak. Wait and see how it mature. I anticipate it will be a very nice white wine. Bottle in 2 weeks.