Red Wine Tweaks?

[dpile1]

I usually buy only Rose and White wine kits due to the Reds not being so good in my previous experience. However on people's recommendations I've just bought a Beaverdale Barolo kit. Lockwood has suggested replacing the yeast and adding sultanas for body.

Does anyone have any other suggestions for improving a Barolo kit?

[Rich]

A little extra tannin maybe, and some more oak. (All depending on how you like your red wine really) I have found though, that a year or so of ageing can transform kit red wines. Where as whites tend to be drinkable fairly quickly.

Somewhere on here Richard_s posted Bzacs kit tweaks I'm sure. I'll have a look in a bit if you can't find it.

[Richard S]

My advice when making any kit for the first time is don't change anything, make it exactly as the instructions state. Once you have tasted the end product, you will have a good idea on what changes you might want to try in future. My favorite tweaking kit is the Beaverdale Rioja.

[lockwood1956]

Good advice from Mr S


the biggerst change to the wine is the change of yeast.....its generic General purpose stuff they pack with the Beaverdale kits, swapping for a good quality yeast brings the kit to life

regards
bob

[dpile1]

Thanks for the replies guys.

[mrmojorisin]

i am about to put on a beaverdale barolo so wondered what choice of yeast would be best to replace the one they provide?

cheers in advance

[lockwood1956]

Lalvin RC-212 or K1V-1116 or Gervin no2

[billybuntus]

Lalvin RC-212 or K1V-1116 or Gervin no2

Is it worth swapping out the nutrient?

[lockwood1956]

you shouldnt have problems with nutrients as the kit has plenty on board.......


however.....i always use a good nutrient

[owlwithoutfeathers]

A little extra tannin maybe, and some more oak. (All depending on how you like your red wine really) I have found though, that a year or so of ageing can transform kit red wines. Where as whites tend to be drinkable fairly quickly.

Somewhere on here Richard_s posted Bzacs kit tweaks I'm sure. I'll have a look in a bit if you can't find it.

I've done the Beaverdal Barola before. I didnt change a thing - as it comes with dried elderberries to give it a bit of extra body. I made it back in December 2009 and now its fantastic - full of chewyness, if you get my drift? It really does come alive after 12-18 months. Whites from beaverdale can be drunk early - but 6 months is usually a good time . . .

[Cellar_Rat]

I would venture that Lalvin RC-212 would be a good trweak but longer term. AND K1V-1116 would be an imporvement and be drinking sooner.

Thoughts anyone ?

PS: Of course you could always try BDX (shameful advertising Brian)

[lockwood1956]

Shameful advertising indeed.....


but good on ya!



I agree with your thoughts on RC-212 and K1V-1116 though


I used BM45 last year, and like it

regards
bob