Recent content by CheerfulHeart

@Mcjeff : Thanks for the reply. I appreciate it! Looks like I'm buying Tequila Sunrise :h👍 Any tweaks you suggest? I usually boost the ABV. More Wine at morewinemaking.com has the Tequila Sunrise kit. It might qualify for Free Shipping.

@Bmd2k1 : My ABV ended upwards of 9% maybe a bit higher. The 2 lbs of sugar listed above was a typo. I am already planning to start another batch for next year. My relatives described it as "a pleasant unoaked Chardonnay with a hint of pineapple on the finish. " :) Your plan sounds good...

Thanks for the rapid reply and for sharing your insights! I appreciate it very much. You are so right about us wine cooler makers 😉 Every family needs one lol. Usually my relatives drink bold red wines...until I brought a 750ml of a boosted ABV Pina Colada cooler and one called Blush Crush...

I have the Hurricane kit waiting to be purchased. Would you recommend it? Any additional thoughts about the flavor, or bumping up the ABV with a couple pounds of sugar? Thanks in advance. 😀

I made the Twisted Mist Pina Colada too. I used 1/2 the f-pack in primary with 3 lbs of sugar to boost the ABV. The flavor was very mild. Not what I expected but it vanished when I took it to a family event. They all thought it was a pleasant unoaked Chardonnay with a hint of pineapple at the...

@NovaScotia lassy : I was wondering how this kit finished for you? Bizarre start aside, is it one you would make again? How was the flavor? Thanks in advance. CheerfulHeart

@She’sgonnakillme : Would you recommend either of the Miami Vice or Hurricane kits? @Mcjeff : Is the Tequila Sunrise something you make again? I have these 3 kits in my online cart but haven't hit the Go button yet. Any feedback is appreciated. 😀 I made the Twisted Pina Colada kit with half...

Thank you everyone for your valuable and much appreciated insight and wisdom. I am most appreciative. I will definitely read all the information. More questions will likely come but I am grateful for all you have shared. Many thanks!

Hello all, Newbie question. Are chemicals available to stabilize wine without adding sulphites? I just found out a number of friends are sensitive to that. Thank you.

FWIW I topped a batch with an inexpensive Cab Merlot blend and it worked well.

Lemon Lime Skeeter Pee sounds wonderful! I need to start a batch as soon as the Pina Colada Mist kit is racked to a carboy. I definitely need more primaries LOL.

How did this turn out for everyone? Is it one you would make again? I just started this with 1/2 the fpac and 3 lbs of sugar in primary. MoreWine has this kit on sale for $56.24 and free shipping.

I'm glad to hear about this line and appreciate hearing everyone's insight. The idea of a quicker drinking red to have while others mature appeals to me.

Will do. Cheers!

@bearpaw8491: Were you able to order the concentrate? I am having a similar challenge. All sources within 100 miles refuse to do "special" orders. I have tried contacting Welchs to find out if they will recommend a store which will order at least a case each of several flavors to make it...