Bottled First Kit Today--Banana Pineapple Viognier

[PAwinedude]

Well, I finally made it----Started this kit on 26 Sep 09 and after a couple rackings, I bottled it this afternoon. Overall, I am pretty stoked....A special thanks to Wade and Appleman! Your advice was great.

Especially not hurrying it into the bottle. My wife couldn't believe how clear this wine came out!

I got a full 30 bottles......well...29, because one is almost gone

I am working a Valpolicella and CRP and I will start the Unwooded Chard in a couple days. Its easy to see why people get hooked on this hobby

BTW, It tastes great!

Prior to Bottling

Transfer To Bucket

First Glass====Yes I know its not a wine glass

First Bottle--Filled it to much and tried to sneak the cork in....(got to have a couple learning points too) BTW its a Amber Bottle

The Full Monty---Still deciding on labels...etc. So not completely finished

 

[Brewgrrrl]

Congratulations! Looks like a fine batch. There is a lot of great advice on this forum about labels too - I've learned a lot here.

 

[bbrown]

Man, it does look great! Congrats!


I do wonder what Banana Pineapple Viognier tastes like tho. I like pineapple in many forms but never had it in wine.

 

[Waldo]

Great job

 

[Runningwolf]

Looks awesome and sounds good. Who makes this kit?

 

[PAwinedude]

This is a Orchard Breezin Kit by RJ Spagnols

 

[PAwinedude]

The taste is unique to say the least. Once poured, you get a nice aroma of banana and pineapple in the glass. Neither is overpowering at all....It has the look and body of wine and it has a very refreshing taste.

I would make the kit again. If i tasted this in a tasting room, I would purchase it. Its nice to drink anytime...

I would also call this a "converter" wine! Give this to your buddies/friends who say they don't like wine.......They will be asking you for more.

thanks for the kind words

 

[ibglowin]

Looking good!

 

[grapeman]

It's great that it turned out to your satisfaction. That's always a bonus. Just keep on making them and expanding your learning of this great hobby. How many hobbies are there out there that you can drink up and enjoy the finsished product?

 

[Big Ike]

Congratulations and it looks great.

 

[Wade E]

Congrats and mine is very good also. I bumped mine up to around 10 abv and it worked well.

 

[admiral]

Nice job! Thanks for the pictures of your creation.

 

[gjensen1962]

curious about the wine itself. Is it a sweet wine, can you describe the taste?

 

[xanxer82]

Looking great!

Congrats on your first bottling. May you have many more successful bottlings in the future.

 

[Scott B]

Great Job!

 

[wino85]

hey looks great, good job. i also have that wine already and it tastes great. its very mellow and has a nice aroma of bananas and pineapple.

 

[Goodfella]

Welcome to the forum Wino85

 

[Fly*guy]

Hey Pa, wait till you taste it in a couple/ 6 months, flavors really come out by then. had this in the bottle since about may 09. like was said flavor is just right between the 2 fruits, not over powering at all.