[ibglowin]

Have been looking at the port kits after picking up a couple of bottles of port from some of our local wineries. For those of you who have made either of these port kits what are your thoughts?

Is the La Bodega worth the extra $$$$ ?????

What about buying two batches so you wouldn't have to buy a 3 gallon carboy? Are there any unforeseen problems of making a double batch of something?

How long before it gets really good? The usual 1-2 years?

[seagrape]

I have not personally made any as of yet but i would add that looking at the winemaker mag competition results it seems that rj spagnols and celler craft both received golds, and i did have a chance to taste the spagnols white chocolate port and it was fantastic!!!!!!! hope this helps.

[vcasey]

You know with your own vineyard getting started various size carboys are always a great idea. So I think you should pick up 2 - 3 gallon carboys and buy one of each kit to compare.

[Goodfella]

Originally Posted by ibglowin

Is the La Bodega worth the extra $$$$ ????

YEEESSSSSS!!!!!




The Bodega turns out incredible. I am a huge fan of Port. CC's is middle of the road, Bodega is incredible!!!

[ibglowin]

Not sure but that sounded like a vote for the La Bodega!

[Wade E]

I too can vouch for the La Bodega!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Waldo]

By gawd, if somone would send me a bottle of it I would vouch for it too

[Pablo]

I've made two La Bodega batches. Quite nice.

[PAwinedude]

Save your money for the blackberry port (i hope those words are ok to say here considering the manufacturer and all.

If the blackberry is close to the CRP, it will be worth the money. just my two cents

[Wade E]

If you like a traditional port this MM La Bodega is the way to go!