A month of tastings

[vcasey]

Yes Wade, it was started in July of 2007 and bottled in March of 2008 and shortly after I started letting them sit in the carboy for a year. Now most kits or fresh juice sit in the carboy for 2 years, meads sit even longer. Those mist kits are the exception to the rule.

 

[vcasey]

Day 16 Spanish Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon

This wine seems to get better and better each time we open a bottle. Big and bold would be the best description. One of only 2 labels that I did not create but I really liked it.

 

[vcasey]

Day 17 Pumpkin Wine

I think it needed some spice, kinda boring but all gone now.

 

[vcasey]

Day 18 CC Argentine Malbec

Yes that Malbec that was in such limited supply for so long. Oh and it's pretty good.

 

[vcasey]

Day 10 Argentine Tannat Merlot

 

[John Prince]

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[Wade E]

Was this the RJS limited edition? I have 2 magnums left of this. Loved it!!!!!!

 

[vcasey]

Wade yes its the same and I've enjoyed mine as well, however not tonight. My fault, should not have followed my Orange Juice with the wine.

John I make all the labels myself. Well all except 2, an OCP and the Spanish Tem/Cab above.

 

[Wade E]

Yep, that will destroy your taste buds!!! lol

 

[vcasey]

Day 20 Montagnac Vieux Chateau d'Oc

No OJ this evening... Have a love/hate relationship with this one. Today I like it.

 

[vcasey]

Day 21 Canadian Old Vine Riesling

The best dry Riesling ever! Is as good today as when I first made this one and only a couple of bottles left. Sure wish RJS would do this one again.

 

[vcasey]

Day 22 Apple Tatin White Port

I made this last year thinking maybe for this year and its really good and perhaps will be fantastic next year. The toffee aroma is amazing and I get a bit of a tart apple taste. Going to enjoy this bottle but next year I think its going to shine.

 

[vcasey]

I'll add it was relaxing sitting outside on the beautiful Florida evening and enjoying this port.Hope the weather in your part of the world is just as beautiful.

 

[Wade E]

That one sounds interesting!

 

[vcasey]

Day 23 Cayenne Mead

I made this as kind of a joke for hubby and both of us thought it would make as the least a nice marinade. While it will make a nice marinade, it is unlikely to be used that way. This stuff is darn good, not hot, burn your mouth but will make a nice sipping wine on a cold night. This is why you should consider playing with your food.

 

[vcasey]

Day 24 Black Mead

Young and not bottled at this time but I've had a small bottle left over to taste.
Merry Christmas everyone.

 

[Wade E]

What was the honey/currant ratio on this?

 

[vcasey]

Wade I used 1 can of the VH Black Currant and OBH and water to 5 1/2 gallons and an SG of 1090. I really didn't pay attention to exactly how much I used since I always have extra on hand when I make meads.

 

[Wade E]

that sounds really good and I have a 6 gallon bucket full of OBH in my cellar just begging me to do something with it.

 

[vcasey]

Mine sure tastes like if given the time it's going to be a winner. I made this because my sisters about cleaned out by Black Currant Wine. They don't know about this one and since all but that extra is still safely stored in a carboy, I'll be able to let it age. I added some sweet orange peel and some light french oak.