I've been making wine kits for a while now and while there is some variation in flavour profile, none have approached a big tannic rhone wine. Most tend towards a softer style. Fortunately I like soft wines but occasionally also enjoy a ballsy Barolo or cote du rhone.
I have tried most of the beaverdale and kenridge classic ranges. Also a good selection of california connoisseur and 2 of the winexpert range (petit syrah and washington meritage). None of these has had heaps of body, though the latter 2 come close (still need more tannin IMHO).
The nearest I have come so far is a beaverdale kit (barolo) that I added 2L of elderberry juice (steamed) and extra oak to. This is smoothing out nicely after nearly 2 years.
Have any of you made an off the shelf kit wine that really delivers on body and tannin levels in the above styles? If so, I would love to hear about it.
Do I need a kit with skins as well as varietal juice?
Do I need to wait for grapefest?
any help gatefully received.
Mark
I have tried most of the beaverdale and kenridge classic ranges. Also a good selection of california connoisseur and 2 of the winexpert range (petit syrah and washington meritage). None of these has had heaps of body, though the latter 2 come close (still need more tannin IMHO).
The nearest I have come so far is a beaverdale kit (barolo) that I added 2L of elderberry juice (steamed) and extra oak to. This is smoothing out nicely after nearly 2 years.
Have any of you made an off the shelf kit wine that really delivers on body and tannin levels in the above styles? If so, I would love to hear about it.
Do I need a kit with skins as well as varietal juice?
Do I need to wait for grapefest?
any help gatefully received.
Mark
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