Hi all and thanks for the wealth of information shared. First is that I have made a number of Selection 16 liter lits and have found them to be lacking in both body and character. An Origianle All juice Amarone kit I made this fall was unbelievable at racking to bulk age. It also had the addition of red raisins during the primary fermentaion.
Now, Has any one taken it upon them selves to add any raisins to the lesser must and increased concentrate kits and had positive results. What types and quanities of raisins were used.
I got started in home wine making this march and have made at this time close to72 gallons of wine. From Island Mist kits with increased alcohol contents (typiclly 12% Not a bad wine if done right. I have a secret to making these not so sickeningly sweet) to the Vintners Reserve, (I consider it a thin wine at best so far) to the Selection 16 liter kits and my favorite so far are the Origianle All Juice 23 liter kits. (4of thoseto date and not yet old enough to open) As well as numorous fruit wines from fruit grown in my yard.
Any way, Its been a fun journey so far and always open to thoughts on improving that which I produce. So I ask, I know I can add raisins to kits, I am wondering if any of you have tried and or had sucess doing so.
Thanks and Cheers!!!
Kevin
Now, Has any one taken it upon them selves to add any raisins to the lesser must and increased concentrate kits and had positive results. What types and quanities of raisins were used.
I got started in home wine making this march and have made at this time close to72 gallons of wine. From Island Mist kits with increased alcohol contents (typiclly 12% Not a bad wine if done right. I have a secret to making these not so sickeningly sweet) to the Vintners Reserve, (I consider it a thin wine at best so far) to the Selection 16 liter kits and my favorite so far are the Origianle All Juice 23 liter kits. (4of thoseto date and not yet old enough to open) As well as numorous fruit wines from fruit grown in my yard.
Any way, Its been a fun journey so far and always open to thoughts on improving that which I produce. So I ask, I know I can add raisins to kits, I am wondering if any of you have tried and or had sucess doing so.
Thanks and Cheers!!!
Kevin