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    WineXpert Winexpert LE16

    Just got this email... Cabernet Franc Release date: January 2017 There is a good reason to celebrate this grape on its own. It can tread the line between fruit and spice notes magnificently with ripe raspberry and red currant dancing around with black pepper and fresh mint leaf. There...
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    WineXpert Winexpert LE15

    YOUR LE15 WINES ARE: January 2016 Barbera Piedmont, Italy * One of Italy's most famous wine regions * Situated at the base of the Alps * Piemonte in Italian means "at the foot of the mountains" * Continental climate with hot growing season Tasting Notes * Higher acidity, lower...
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    WineXpert Eclipse Barolo Oak question...

    I just picked up this kit yesterday and started it...I did add in the oak powder but I'm considering not adding in the oak cubes later on... Anyone have opinions on this?? It's just because I'm not a huge oak fan but considering I've never had a Barolo before I'm not sure how that would...
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    WineXpert Interesting comparison....

    So...I stumbled upon a bottle of Anciano 7 Year Tempranillo...picked it up out of province at a super good sale price...$8.95 compared to $15.99 locally... I decided to crack open a bottle of my one year old World Vineyard Spanish Tempranillo for comparison... A couple of things off the...
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    WineXpert LE Shiraz Viognier - Australia???

    Greetings I'm out to pick up a kit today...can someone please help me out here...I cannot picture this marriage LOL!!! Anyone made this yet or have made a similar kit?? I'm not a big Shiraz fan by itself or even blended with a Cab but blended with a white?? Thanks kindly!!
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    Paddock Wood kits??

    Greetings!! So...anyone have any comments on the Paddock Wood kits here in Saskatchewan??
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    WineXpert Winexpert LE2014

    I came across this listing this morning...hope it's valid LOL!!! ___________________________________________________________ We are pleased to announce this year's limited edition program, LE14. This marks the 25th anniversary of the Winexpert Limited Edition program, the biggest and best...
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    WineXpert Merlot HoHo!

    This sounds awesome!! Mine's on order :r "New Island Mist Merlot HO HO has notes of orange, cranberry, spice and cloves paired with round, fruit-forward Merlot. This unique Island Mist can be enjoyed at room temperature or slightly warmed."...
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    WineXpert Diable Rojo anyone??

    I found a few posts but nothing substantial...those who have made can you comment please...good or bad...much appreciated!! Thanks!!
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    WineXpert New...Enigma!!??

    Just ran across this...new...coming out...anyone else heard of it?? "A full bodied red from California with intense aromas and flavours, a smooth round finish and styled after the popular California Apothic, this new wine should quickly become a favourite."...
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    Other What wine for a Scotch drinker??

    Morning!! So yes...I love a good Scotch...mostly Highland and Islay...does anyone else?? And if so...can anyone recommend a kit that compliments your Scotch likings?? Thanks!!
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    WineXpert Selection 'Wine Sense 20' Three Country Cabernet??

    Has anyone heard about this kit yet?? I saw it on a wine site: While Supplies Last- Originally released in 2011 to celebrate our 20th Anniversary and requested for ever since! We are re-releasing this Silver Medal winning blend for our 23rd Anniversary. This blend features Cabernet Sauvignon...
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    Haskap berry recipe...

    Greetings!! I planted my Haskap bushes yesterday and although there will be some berries this year...there will not be enough for a wine test... BUT I still would like some input on what others have done in regards to wine recipes!! So if anyone would like to share...it would be greatly...
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    WineXpert Binge making!!!

    Greetings!! So...ever binge make kits?? LOL!! I've been lazy...so much so my stock dwindled away to the point that this year so far I've made 7 kits!! All Winexpert: Selection Italian Montepulciano Selection Chilean Carmenère World Spanish Tempranillo World Italian Pinot Grigio...
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    Haskap Berry??

    Hello!! Not sure if this is the right place to post but does anyone have any experience with this berry for wine?? I know there are a few different varieties and I was wondering what works :) Thanks!!
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    WineXpert Am I missing something?? Top up question...

    So...I have three WE red kits going...and I was noticing in the instructions that there is not one place that tells you where to top up... I have two Selection kits and one World Vineyard kit...in fact the WV tells you not to top up at all!! Section 3 Number 3...
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    WineXpert What does a guy get that likes everything???

    I'm running in to an issue...I've converted over to white wines this past year or so...but I still don't mind the occasional red... I'm down to two bottles on my rack and I want to make a red...one that will last a good 3 years on the rack...so a better kit is in order... I do Winexpert...
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    WineXpert Help please...yeast didn't activate kit...

    Hello again!! So...I happened across a Twisted Mojito kit from my local dealer a week ago...the kit was from last summer...should still be ok methinks...the dates on the two yeast packages that came with were good till next year so I thought I would try it out... It's the 8th day today and...
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    Question about procedure before bottling...

    Greetings!!! So my first batch today sits at 14 days cleared so according to instructions I "should" be able to bottle. Now my second kit turns 14 days next weekend...I am assuming that leaving the first batch an extra week shouldn't hurt a thing and longer if I need to in order for the...
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    So...places that make the wine kits for you...

    Morning!!! A co-worker, whose wife has been going to get her wine made, gave me a bottle of her Valpolicella...now I'm not sure if it is a Cru Select or a Legacy kit...those are the two that store has...but anyways...3 months after being bottled...terrible!! Extremely gassy...very bitter...
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