Recent content by RParker

I made this kit a year ago and it's super good. Very distinct Pinot nose, cherries and bacon. My friend made the EP Dashwood Pinot about 18 months ago and it's nice as well, not as obviously Pinot. In my opinion the MM Chilean Pinot is better. AND here's one that doesn't need 2 years to come...

Try the MM Renaissance Chilean Pinot Noir. Mines a year old and very good. Nice cherry fruit, a little funky (like a good Pinot should be) buy not over the top. One of the best wines I've made when it come to showing varietal character.

Thanks guys, she's buzzing away now. Had to remove the brew belt this morning, the temp was pushing 80 degrees. Smells great . I added all the oak powder the kit came with, which was a bunch. Were you guys satisfied with the level of oak provided or did you add more and/or swap the included for...

Started this kit Tuesday. This is my first Winery Series, I've made other grape pack kits in the past. To me the must had a bit of a cooked smell. More so than any of the others.Not bad necessarily and maybe typical of the syrah grape (this is my first) I was wondering if anyone had made this...

I want to do a big age worthy red and can not choose between the two above. All opinions are welcome