RJ Spagnols 1 Year ago

[Steve_M]

I pitched the yeast on this RJS Winery Series Amarone. It is staring at me, wanting to be opened. I am resisting the urge.

This was my first ever kit.
Steve

 

[Boatboy24]

Do it. Do it!!

My first WS Amarone shipped today.

 

[Johnd]

It's teetering on the edge of the table, drink it before it falls to a certain fate of never having pleased a palate!!!

And let us know how it is, it'll be inspiration for us to leave ours alone that long.

 

[scram]

You went an entire year without popping one open??? That's control my friend...

 

[Steve_M]

One year! I can't believe that I did not open even one bottle myself? Everyone says that Amarone needs a solid 11/2 years minimum. It's going to have to wait little longer just as I was going to pop cork, work called.

Steve

 

[scram]

Ha! I don't answer when work calls! Local 1289

 

[Steve_M]

Finally opened!
So this is my first kit I know an Amarone needs long cellar time. At just a year old I can taste how young it is. Maybe after sitting in glass for a bit.

Steve

 

[Boatboy24]

My WS Amarone arrives tomorrow. Should kick it off on Sunday.

Decant yours, and enjoy it!!

 

[ceeaton]

I noticed today that the better Amarones in our State Store all seem to suggest letting them breathe for at least 30 minutes before enjoying. Maybe you need a bit longer since it is so young?

 

[Steve_M]

In fact it is improving as I let it breathe!
Really am liking it.

 

[vabeachbear]

In fact it is improving as I let it breathe!
Really am liking it.

I'll open mine 4 hours before dinner and decant. Honestly, I think you could decant it for 8 hours and it will continue to get better the entire time.