I've done Nebiolo, Shiraz and Pinot_Noir. All amazing, I'm not sure I like one over the other, they are just different.
Nebbiolo and Pinot_Noir were great after a month believe it or not. 3-4 months later the Nebiolo is still amazing, but has matured and the sweetness has gone so very dry. The Shiraz is also amazing.
Cal Conn Rioja (rojo tinto) is the best kit I've done thus far, and have a 30 bottler on my garage shelf waiting to put on when my bucket is free.
I wouldn't go cheaper now, cellar 7 etc, it's just not worth the hassle to save ten quid and the end result is not comparable. This is reds of course, can't speak to white as I dont drink it.
Beaverdale/Cal Con taste like you've bought them, not made them. All in my limited experience of course. I've given about 20-30% of them away, and the feedback is amazing, from some big wine drinkers too who can't believe this is home brew, these kits have come on so much.
My intention was to move up the ranges again, Kenridge Classic, Winexpert Vintners reserve for comparison - so ����ã50+ kits, but I may not even bother now I'm so pleased with these ����ã38 Beaverdale/cal con's.
I open a bottle after a month, but keep some back for longer term to see if there is any massive improvement. To be honest, I don't think there is,.
Al
