F-Packs ?

[TStarr]

Could one of you experienced types please tell me wtf these F-packs American sites keep banging on about are and why don't we use them, talk about them etc etc

If I understand them correctly, they seem to be some boiled down fruit solution that is added after fermentation to give some flavour kick.

[Rich]

F-pack's are supplied with off dry to sweet wine kits.

They turn the dry fermented wine into what it's supposed to be. They can contain sweetners and flavourings.

[NorthernWiner]

The "F" just stands for "finishing".

[cpfan]

There are (IMO) three things called F-packs.

1. The flavour/sweetener pack found in Mist wine kits. To me, this is the original F-pack.

2. The sweetening pack found in some white and blush wine kits. In some cases this is wine grape juice and could be considered a Suss Reserve pack.

3. Home made flavour/sweetener packs being used by some wine makers with their fruit wines. This offers great versatility in the flavours and sugar levels of your final wine.

In this case, I believe that TStarr is talking about #3. They are regularly discussed at a couple of US forums.

Steve