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Anyone ever try this kit? Any results to share (figuratively of course)? Thanks

i am just about to bottle a Cellar Craft White Shiraz. I will say that it has surprisingly strong notes of pepper, and the alcohol content (I would guess) is at least 12%. Some might find that medicine-y. I don't. To me, it's not totally unexpected considering the nature of the Shiraz grape. I'd...

Hi all, I've tried two kits thus far (pretty much a newbie). My first was a Vintner's Reserve Pinot which didn't turn out . . . well. Drinkable, but not enjoyable. learned some valuable lessons about patience and driving off CO2. Oh well. My second was a Cellar Craft White Shiraz that I...

My first kit was a Wine Expert Vintner's Reserve Pinot Noir which turned out pretty lousy. I learned some valuable lessons about patience during fermentation and driving off CO2. Oh well. My second kit was a Cellar Craft White Shiraz which I am just about to bottle. i tried a bit after...

Just started the Cellar Classics White Shiraz yesterday. Anyone have any experience/results with this? Thx

For some reason, although I am a member over there, I can't get into the thread (or any of them right now).

Anybody get any really good results with a particular Barolo kit? (I don't like them overly big or oaky; much prefer dry, subtle Barolo) Thx

So I checked by Vintner's Reserve Pinot just now to see what the gravity was. 1.017. The must/wine tasted basically like a "heavy" wine cooler: a little alcoholic, sweet (not fully fermented?) and kinda carbonated (CO2?). Not unpleasant actually, but not like real wine either. The liquid...

Thanks Yeah, based on some things I've read, I'll save my $50 pinot for a special occasion. Sounds like a 1.5 litre Redwood Creek will do the job just as well! Thanks. BTW, BC is a favorite stomping ground of mine. Beautiful place.

OK, bought this and started 4 days ago. First kit. Would love any feedback, answers to the questions below. First impressions, the juice was very sweet. Based on my limited knowledge of chemistry, i would assume this will make a fairly alcoholic wine. Yes? No? I'm following the...