Pumpkinman
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I bottled the RJ Spagnoles Cru Select Brunello that I made approx. 1 year ago, about three weeks ago, this wine aged in an oak barrel for approx 6 months, plus I made a few small adjustments such as adding Tannin Riche 3 weeks prior to bottling, it really lacked that astringency that I enjoy in a Brunello.
I opened a bottle today with dinner, and although I was happy with the wine, it didn't have the "WOW" factor, after decanting for 30 mins or so it is absolutely amazing, I cannot wait to try it after another 6 months to a year....if it lasts that long...
Now the puzzling part....I wanted to buy this kit for a friend that is just getting into wine making, I really want to start him off with a kit, and work him up to juice buckets, or fresh grapes, but I cannot find it anywhere?
I came across a post that said that RJ Spagnoles changed the name to Sangiovese?
Does anyone know if there is any truth to this?
I do realize that there are probably better kits in the premium category that I could get him, but to be honest, this kit came out as good as the commercial Brunello that I have bought, my theory is...if it isn't broken, why fix it?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I opened a bottle today with dinner, and although I was happy with the wine, it didn't have the "WOW" factor, after decanting for 30 mins or so it is absolutely amazing, I cannot wait to try it after another 6 months to a year....if it lasts that long...
Now the puzzling part....I wanted to buy this kit for a friend that is just getting into wine making, I really want to start him off with a kit, and work him up to juice buckets, or fresh grapes, but I cannot find it anywhere?
I came across a post that said that RJ Spagnoles changed the name to Sangiovese?
Does anyone know if there is any truth to this?
I do realize that there are probably better kits in the premium category that I could get him, but to be honest, this kit came out as good as the commercial Brunello that I have bought, my theory is...if it isn't broken, why fix it?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.