Really old Kit

[DaveL]

Well I've been out of practice for a while. As a result I have 2 Wine expert kits from 2013 or 14 I think. Any thoughts? Think they're any good?
Dave

 

[cmason1957]

Certainly the yeast and probably the clearing agents should be replaced, along with the Kmeta and K-sorbate, bentonite is probably okay, but if you have some already replace that as well.

I would open them, mix them up properly, then give them a taste. If you get oxidized flavors/colors they aren't any good, if not, what do you have to lose??? If they are white wines, I would be more worried than reds, but odds are that after 5 or 6 years they won't be the best thing you ever made.

 

[winemaker81]

I agree -- there's nothing to lose. I made up a 2 yo sauvignon blanc -- the result was darker than expected, but otherwise it came out ok.

 

[salcoco]

if white wines mix with some fruit concentrate make like apricot chardonnay or other combinations.

 

[DaveL]

should have said this sorry
It is a wine expert Eclipse kit
Lodi Ranch 11 Cabernet Sauv
Should I use the grape skins?

 

[robert81650]

yes..........

 

[DaveL]

ok thanks

 

[DaveL]

yes..........

Is that an Auburn logo?

 

[robert81650]

YES......1973 GRADUATE

 

[DaveL]

Wa down that way last week. Stayed in Fort Walton Beach. Working at Eglin AFB. Beautiful Country

 

[robert81650]

Yes, We love it down here.......born and raised in North Alabama................

 

[Ted Brumleve]

Made both a Pinot Noir and an Old Vine Zin from concentrate that "expired" two years prior last fall. Nothing wrong with them. Probably a little less berry flavor and aroma than if I had been able to make them on schedule. Does life get in the way of your wine making too?

 

[robert81650]

My wife gets in my way of making wine on time...........she hates that I want to stay in wine house all the time....................lol

 

[sour_grapes]

My wife gets in my way of making wine on time...........she hates that I want to stay in wine house all the time....................lol

Because that is her hangout?

 

[robert81650]

NO........she doesn't even like wine...........crazy old woman................