Amarone

[markg]

I made an "ALL JUICE" Amarone last year and is fantastic. I want to make another but they do not come with raisons anymore. I was thinking of adding cherries this time, but before I order, has anyone made many Amarone's and which ones did you like better?

 

[vcasey]

The All Juice Masters still has raisins and so does the Renaissance. I have made both the CC Showcase (just bottled but very good at a year old) & the Renaissance (absolutely fantastic at 2 years old).

 

[Tom]

Adding cherries will change the wine profile. Buy raisins if they don't come with the kit.
I buy Italian Amarone juice and add 2# of raisins

 

[Wade E]

I have the RJS EP Amarone and it is awesome.

 

[Joanie]

It's funny you should mention Amarone! I just happen to be enjoying a glass of my 2007 Mosti Amarone with raisins! I went to look up what kit it was and it's not listed. I only know that is wonderful! It should be really good with lasagna. =)

 

[Wade E]

I think appleman did the Renaissance which is the cheaper Amarone with the raisins and said he thinks its better then the All juice.

 

[grapeman]

Joan go through your order records and find the kit. Then you will know which one it is. I am 90% sure you did the All-Juice and yes the Ren is better in my opinion-much smoother and more full bodied with a ton of mouthfeel (one is great and the other is superb).

 

[Joanie]

Rich, I did go thru my orders and it's not reorderable (is that a real word?) so I can't look it up. I believe it was the frozen juice because in that order there was also a Pinot Grigio and that one never made it here. =(

 

[grapeman]

I believe you have it right Joan. I also got the same one as you and they were indeed the Frozen Must- which was actually pretty much a frozen All Juice. They had begun a slight fermentation when we got them in the bucket and had leaked some. I am going to see if I can find a link to it. I believe you title it "I'm Excited".


OK, here it is- a very nice wine- and very close to the All Juice Amarone.
http://forum.finevinewines.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4385&KW=amarone+frozen&PN=1

 

[Joanie]

Wow! I'd forgotten about that thread! It was fun to read it again. Thanks for finding it, Rich.

So do you think the Renaissance is better than the frozen?

 

[rrawhide]

Me thinks that JOAN is eating the raisins and throwing away the wine!!!


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rrawhide

ps: i read the thread too - good time had by all. Guess that I had better go and try my Ren Amarone. Have not had any for at least a year. Only 9 bottles left - gave away a lot last Christmas. Darn it!!!

 

[markg]

There is a place online that sells Crimson raisins that sound tasty. If I were to use them to add to a wine must, do I have to kill the wild yeasts that may be on the skins? How about having to sanitze the raisins? I've tried a quick search here but have not seen anything on "preparing raisins".

 

[Wade E]

Id watch out with adding raisins as some of them have sulfur added to them to protect them and others have an oil on them so if I were to use them Id wash them good and just probably doa starter with my yeast to make sure it takes hold before any wild yeast could.

 

[Joanie]

Rawhide! I am NOT eating the raisins and throwing away the wine!!! :þ~~~~

I'm thinking they might taste really good when they are coming out of the primary tho! I think I will try them. =)