WineXpert Chocolate-Rasberry Port Started

[Waldo]

Looks great okie.....how long are you going to age yours

 

[Okie1]

Waldo,


I told my wife that with the abv of this port, it would easily improve for several years. Somehow though, I dont see it lasting very long.

 

[Joanie]

They look beautiful! I'm still working on my own label! It looks great on my computer screen but prints too dark.

As for it lasting...I knew it never would so I bought a second kit. Maybe some of that one will get to 2 years!

 

[uavwmn]

Okie, very deep and rich looking labels. Just like the chocolate!! Yummo

 

[acesover]

hi ive got 3 gallons bulk aging since march. plan on aging till november when would be a good time to add more kmeta if necesary.thanks

 

[grapeman]

I would say you could add it any time now but I would certainly want to add a bit more by June or July. 1/4 tsp k-meta should do it. Check the level of sulfites before bottling. It may need another shot then, especially if you plan to age the bottles a bit.

 

[Joanie]

Do you need 1/4 tsp for 3 gallons or should that be halved?

 

[grapeman]

You are right Joan! I think so much in full 5-6 gallon batches that I forget about these specialty kits only being 3 gallons. Use 1/8tsp instead although 1/4 tsp is fine too as long as you don't add it often and check with a test kit before final addition at bottling. Edited by: appleman

 

[Joanie]

You are right Joan! I think so much in full 5-6 gallon batches that I forget about these specialty kits only being 3 gallons. Use 1/8 gallon instead although 1/4 tsp is fine too as long as you don't add it often and check with a test kit before final addition at bottling.

Ok now THAT is overkill, Appleman!!

 

[grapeman]

Geez I try to correct myself and Joan is all over me!

I guess I went from bad to worse. DO NOT USE 1/8 GALLON- USE 1/8 teaspoon. Can I use the excuse"The coffee hasn't kicked in yet"?

 

[Joanie]