tonyhibbett
Landlord.
You can make a 'no added sugar' white wine using 1.25 kilos of sultanas per gallon. For reds, add dried elderberries.
Percentage of grape juice in kits
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Forgive my ignorance but are the elderberries in place of the sultanas or an addition?
Cheers . Tom
Cheers . Tom
tonyhibbett
Landlord.
Addition. They don't contribute much sugar but lots of colour and tannin, the 2 things which distinguish reds from whites.
Just had a look on Asda's web site. 70.3g of sugar per 100g of sultanas, comes in at just under 880g of sugar to the gallon and works out at just under 10% alcohol if my math is anywhere near. Strong enough for a nice drink and at £2.20 for the fruit (excluding the elderberries), that's very reasonable
Cheers. Tom
Cheers. Tom
GDog
Regular.
Winexpert is the biggest bag of juice I've ever had, not sure of the litres, but it was a lot (plus a bag of grape skins). £60 kit from Creative (Shiraz Grenache) and 2 months made, its in a different league to Beaverdale and Cal Con (which I love). It really does taste like you've bought it.
I've made a Cal Con Malbec since then, and it's great - the 60 quid kit was an experiment but I'm tempted to buy nothing less again.
Cellar 7 etc (I'm talking Red here) are ok, decent and drinkable, it all depends what you are after.
I've made a Cal Con Malbec since then, and it's great - the 60 quid kit was an experiment but I'm tempted to buy nothing less again.
Cellar 7 etc (I'm talking Red here) are ok, decent and drinkable, it all depends what you are after.
It may be nice but I don't think I could justify the cost of those when I'm quite happy with the results so far.
Maybe one day though :cheers9:
Cheers Tom
Maybe one day though :cheers9:
Cheers Tom
Vinotinto
Landlord.
Have to agree there but, BUT, BUT, I think I must try just the one at some time. I too am very happy with the Beaverdales especially but do respect Gdogs opinions by reputation!
Might drop a hint a month or so before Christmas :thumb1:
Cheers Tom
Cheers Tom
Vinotinto
Landlord.
Cannot see it on sale at Creative though GDog!
VW911
Landlord.
Winepert are marketed as "Selection" kits, (Original and International).
IIRC they are about 16l of juice...
IIRC they are about 16l of juice...
VW911
Landlord.
....But they retail at around the £80 - £90 mark...
VW911
Landlord.
Oh, what a coincidence!!!
Just noticed that the address for Wine Expert (Selection, Island Mist, World Vineyard etc.)
is the same as that for Vineco (California Connoisseur)
Both in Ontario...
Just noticed that the address for Wine Expert (Selection, Island Mist, World Vineyard etc.)
is the same as that for Vineco (California Connoisseur)
Both in Ontario...
tonyhibbett
Landlord.
The best deal is still Waitrose pure merlot juice
Would it still need the youngs/wilko grape juice compound to boost the body a bit?
Cheers. Tom
Cheers. Tom
GDog
Regular.
Have to agree there but, BUT, BUT, I think I must try just the one at some time. I too am very happy with the Beaverdales especially but do respect Gdogs opinions by reputation!
@Vinotinto it's night and day, honestly mate give it a try. £60 rather than £38 , so 78 pence a bottle more?
I'm about to order another box, they only do Merlot and Grenache Shiraz Moudouvre (whatever the hell that is, but it's the one I made and it's better than Wolfblass)
Vinotinto
Landlord.
er.... where are you ordering from?
GDog
Regular.
creative, but its still out of stock. might phone them to see if they plan on getting it back as i dont fancy the merlot (the only other with skins)
its the world vineyards range, not selection, so only 50 quid without and 60 with skins
GDog
Regular.
its back in stock, and I've ordered another kit
https://www.creativewinemaking.co.u...iraz-mouvedre-with-grape-skins-30-bottle.html
Is CWE (Continental Wine Experts ) still going? I made one of their 5 gal kits yonks ago - my brother gave it to me cos he couldn't be bothered to make it. I supped the lot in one week but funnily enough I can't remember a damn thing about it.
Vinotinto
Landlord.
OK, I am on it. Will hold you totally responsible. :thumb1:
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