Recent content by ferymark

Yeah...I read about what people did to tweak the kit. I wish I had read before I followed the directions. I make these kits as well and find them sweet also, but others love them and that's who I make them for. I have some in a Wine on Tap dispenser and will mix it half & half with a White Zin...

The hope is that the wine kit is made to be balanced, so adding sugar for more alcohol can affect that balance. Just be sure you take that into consideration. Having said that, I have added sugar to some of my kits. I don't typically make those smaller kits, except for mist kits. I save up my...

I am interested in why your WE International selection sangiovese turned out as you said, thin. What are you topping off with? Make sure to top off with a similar wine, not water. I've never tried that WE product. I did make the Arentine Malbec, and find it rather tasty. I've been very happy...

Frangelico is a hazelnut liquor. A buddy added some to a sherry, and it turned out excellent. I think it would be great with a chocolate port, but not sure about a raspberry chocolate port. I cant see messing with this kit at all, I would say this is the best testing kit dessert wine out there!

You are so lucky! I pre-ordered this from Midwest Supplies, so I won't get it until sometime in January. I'm really looking forward to trying this wine. I've never made a red/white blend before. I usualy ferment in the basement and its too cold I think. About 55 deg now.