WineXpert California Sauvignon Blanc Rosé

[Boatboy24]

Thx. Though i would not say 24oz is small. If I do get this kit, i may put 1/2 in up front

cheers

That is exactly my plan. The Aussie Grenache Rose they put out was a little light - I put half the f-pack in primary and still added a few cups of sugar to get to 1.084, IIRC. That's a great wine though - I'm hoping this one proves to be the same.

 

[Putterrr]

I'm waiting for my call on the April LE kit. If they still have some Rose left at that time, i will pull the trigger. Been a very expensive few weeks.

thx and cheers

 

[Boatboy24]

Just kicked this bad boy off. Swapped out the EC-1118 for D47 and bumped up the SG to 1.086.

 

[ibglowin]

What was starting SG? I am told that this kit will arrive next week in TX. Looks like a pretty big difference in price even with shipping between my two possible choices to purchase. A certain LHBS is just not as competitive as they once were.

Just kicked this bad boy off. Swapped out the EC-1118 for D47 and bumped up the SG to 1.086.

 

[geek]

I was also wondering what was the SG.....

 

[Boatboy24]

I got 1.082 before my sugar addition. So not far off.

 

[Putterrr]

Just back from the wine store with the Fortitude and LE Rose in hand. I hate anyone and everyone that has suggested in the past or will suggest a kit in the future. Just shoot me now and save my wife the trouble.

cheers

 

[geek]

LOL....you have the "kit-addition" now? ::

 

[Putterrr]

Avg 12 kits per year for closing in on 30 years. Throw in the beer and cider and I say its way beyond addiction. We should start a support group. Who has a location with an open wine bar?

cheers

 

[the_rayway]

I just picked up this kit, and am quite excited!

I'm doing it by the book. Looking for an easy-drinking Rose for the summer with a bit of sweetness

 

[Boatboy24]

I put about half the f-pack into the primary. I want a bit of sweetness as well, but just a hint.

Very clean and quiet ferment so far with the D47. A taste last night showed a nice crispness (despite the SG still being above 1.050), with notes of strawberry and grapefruit.

 

[geek]

Jim,

can you post the final gravity it goes to and then also post the gravity after the addition of some of the f-pack after fermentation.
Thanks.

 

[Boatboy24]

Jim,

can you post the final gravity it goes to and then also post the gravity after the addition of some of the f-pack after fermentation.
Thanks.

I will try to remember that. I'm good about recording the final SG after fermentation, but tend to fail miserably when remembering to jot down SG after any sweetening.

 

[geek]

Ok, thanks.

 

[Boatboy24]

Racked to secondary at SG 1.000 this morning.

 

[ibglowin]

How is the color?

 

[Boatboy24]

How is the color?

Interestingly, the color on this one comes from the f-pack - half of which I put in the primary. So its a very, very light pink right now.

Pretty much a sauvignon blanc kit with food coloring.

But it is tasting very good so far.

 

[ibglowin]

Interesting. Still waiting for the place close to me to with the "Crazy Eddy" prices to get this in stock. FVW has it but ~$30 higher.

 

[Boatboy24]

Interesting. Still waiting for the place close to me to with the "Crazy Eddy" prices to get this in stock. FVW has it but ~$30 higher.

I'll have to remember to taste the f-pack when I put the rest of it in. I remember thinking it looked just like grape concentrate.

 

[geek]

If possible, I'd like to know both the ending gravity and the gravity after you put the f-pack, please.