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    RJ Spagnols Banana Pineaplle Voigner

    It's good. I upped the ABV and it was a bit hot. I've let it sit for 2-3 weeks (after bottling) and it's much better. Flavor is quite good! Now that it's stopped raining (hopefully for awhile) in Mass, perhaps I can sit outside and enjoy!!!
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    RJ Spagnols Banana Pineaplle Voigner

    Hahahahaha! Waldo, I'd rather share a bottle with you! If I can find my husband's camera, etc...I'll post photos!
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    RJ Spagnols Banana Pineaplle Voigner

    So, finally bottled this over the weekend. Initially, it seemed a bit *hot* from upping the alcohol. Now, once enjoying some chilled, it seems to have calmed down...it may have been the voignier as I've never had that before. Gave bottles to retiring teachers and a principal at kids' schools...
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    RJ Spagnols Banana Pineaplle Voigner

    Thanks Wade!
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    RJ Spagnols Banana Pineaplle Voigner

    Thanks for sharing! Do you do that with primary to secondary, too or just secondary to bucket or bottling?
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    RJ Spagnols Banana Pineaplle Voigner

    Please excuse my ignorance but I just need to clarify the process... So 2 weeks or so prior to bottling I would use a method to collect lees/sediment all to one side by tilting the carboy (using 2x4's, etc.). On the day of bottling, I would tilt the carboy the other direction as it takes some...
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    RJ Spagnols Banana Pineaplle Voigner

    Thanks, Waldo! Wasthe wine flavor itself distinguishable? I like both Reislings and Gewurtztraminers! Do you have a preference of OB kits over IM kits? Thanks for your input!
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    RJ Spagnols Banana Pineaplle Voigner

    Hmmm. I keep reading about the Green Apple Riesling...Have you tried the Green Apple Gewurtztraminer? The OB Cran-Apple Chard is really good, too! I still have some Kiwi-Pear Sauv Blanc but friends really liked the Kiwi Melon Pinot Grigio... I'm also drawn to the Seville Orange Sangria...ain't...
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    RJ Spagnols Banana Pineaplle Voigner

    I'm drooling already! This kit sounded delicious right when I heard about it! I've never had Voignier wine...can you taste it in this kit? I have a feeling this may be one that I'll want to keep on hand. I haven't learned to appreciate red wine yet, so I've only tried the whites. Which white...
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    RJ Spagnols Banana Pineaplle Voigner

    I don't care for bees much myself so you're a hero in my book!! What a bummer! Some things you just can't plan for! Glad to hear that it tastes great! I recall that you upped ABV to 1.080, too. Any alcohol taste? How much of the f-pack did you end up using?
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    RJ Spagnols Banana Pineaplle Voigner

    FINALLY started this today! UppedS.G. to 1.080 and we're off!! Wade: Is yours getting close to bottling time?
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    RJ Spagnols OCP

    TinaLouise: Did youget the OCP or CRP? They are very nice at Grapestompers! Bellissima bottles are lovely! My LBHS sells them for $38.95 for a case of 12! YIKES! I can get a case there of 24 Blue Altus Ice Wine bottles (375ml) for $38.00 or a case of 24 green regular 375ml bottles for...
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    RJ Spagnols OCP

    uavwmn: Good combination! vcasey: Thanks for the suggestion but we'll go with the one I received today and then we'll see in the fall when it's offered again. I'm going with more of a variety of beverages with Hard Iced Tea, Hard Limeade and Apfelwein. I have a Banana Pineapple Voignier, Raisin...
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    RJ Spagnols Banana Pineaplle Voigner

    Okay, that does it! I'm making mine this week!!! From what I've been reading about Voignier, it's usually a higher alcohol wine. So, upping the ABV seems to be a good thing, as you've done, Wade.
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    RJ Spagnols OCP

    Uavwmn: It tasted good when I bottled it. I left a sample for my husband to try and he's been sampling ever since! I pitched mine in mid-December and bottled about 5 weeks later. You could taste it now, if you'd like but you may want to wait until say, June 22. (Three months from when it was...
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