Cocoa Merlot

[jwmc1]

OK, so I have searched on this board and Google for this answer. I would like to make a cocoa merlot. I have purchased a bottle of Brewers Best Chocolate Flavoring. It says to add it prior to bottling. Anyone ever use this stuff? I was going to add it when I add my chitosan for clearing. My wife really liked a cocoa merlot she had at a winery we have visited and I wanted to try and make her some. Thanks!!!!

 

[cmason1957]

I used it once. It imparted an odd taste after some aging in the bottle. It is something I will never do again.

 

[salcoco]

the easy method is to ferment the wine with cocoa powder. it takes about 4 oz per gallon. visit Jack Keller wine blog for type powder to purchase and method. He has a recipe for strawberry chocolate wine that can be followed for making your desired wine.