VirtualGus
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Have tried this question in other forums, but many people either seem reluctant to offend, or, faithful to one brand only, anyway...
How does HB 16l kits compare against say:
Cellar Craft Prestige/Stirling kits (12l incl grape packs)
RJS Cellar Classic (16l)
Wineexpert World Vineyard etc (10l)
These seem to be my only choices here in NZ at the mo. (Don't want to use smaller kits than this) I've had a good run with the Prestige kits but there is a sameness about them. The RJS Classic kits have shown promise, but availability has dried up around here, the WineExpert kits are nice but thin.
As for HB, I've only tried the Aus Shiraz and Sav Blanc myself.
The Sav came out all alcohol and wet grass (still is a year later - destined for the sink when I need the bottles/space back) The Shiraz is only 6 months old but still seems pretty rough, all tanin.
So I want to try another red, but am not happy with the current success rate.
At 180-200 NZ Peso's a try - can someone talk me into it?
(It's that, or loading up a WE Trinity Red with raisins and oak...)
How does HB 16l kits compare against say:
Cellar Craft Prestige/Stirling kits (12l incl grape packs)
RJS Cellar Classic (16l)
Wineexpert World Vineyard etc (10l)
These seem to be my only choices here in NZ at the mo. (Don't want to use smaller kits than this) I've had a good run with the Prestige kits but there is a sameness about them. The RJS Classic kits have shown promise, but availability has dried up around here, the WineExpert kits are nice but thin.
As for HB, I've only tried the Aus Shiraz and Sav Blanc myself.
The Sav came out all alcohol and wet grass (still is a year later - destined for the sink when I need the bottles/space back) The Shiraz is only 6 months old but still seems pretty rough, all tanin.
So I want to try another red, but am not happy with the current success rate.
At 180-200 NZ Peso's a try - can someone talk me into it?
(It's that, or loading up a WE Trinity Red with raisins and oak...)