Vinotinto
Landlord.
Having taken up the 'craft' again after 30 years away and with the grand total experience of two country wines and 2 WoWs under my belt ( and only one of them bottled ) I needed something to fulfil my penchant for a strong full bodied red.
After much research and without going to the ã80 + bracket I settled on the Kenridge Classic which promptly arrived yesterday from Creative Wines ( price and customer service recommended! )
I have 'consulted' with the forum 'boss' of Chippy tea making fame and he has suggested I post this here for the benefit of all but especially for those in a similar novice position as myself.
I will update this thread with my thoughts when i have finished and tasted the wine but in the meantime will, to the best of my ability, also update the thread at each stage where possible.
So without further ado -
On receipt of the kit and with the equipment ready and time put aside came the first 'blow'. BIG recommendation = pull off sufficient water and leave in a bucket at room temperature for 24 hours to allow chlorine etc to dissipate. Makes sense really but now being delayed a day I had no choice but to take out my frustration on a gallon of Purple WoW!! (which is going nicely ).
........................... to be continued ...................
After much research and without going to the ã80 + bracket I settled on the Kenridge Classic which promptly arrived yesterday from Creative Wines ( price and customer service recommended! )
I have 'consulted' with the forum 'boss' of Chippy tea making fame and he has suggested I post this here for the benefit of all but especially for those in a similar novice position as myself.
I will update this thread with my thoughts when i have finished and tasted the wine but in the meantime will, to the best of my ability, also update the thread at each stage where possible.
So without further ado -
On receipt of the kit and with the equipment ready and time put aside came the first 'blow'. BIG recommendation = pull off sufficient water and leave in a bucket at room temperature for 24 hours to allow chlorine etc to dissipate. Makes sense really but now being delayed a day I had no choice but to take out my frustration on a gallon of Purple WoW!! (which is going nicely ).
........................... to be continued ...................