couple questions on champage (minimum time etc)

[TimTheWiner]

So my wife and I have decided to stop putting off having kids and try starting now, lol. Anyhow, I would really like to be able to make champagne for a future baby shower. I have read some posts by DJrockingSteve and Wade to get some ideas and from what I can see a base of sauv blanc or riesling is a good idea. My main concern is do I have enough time? Say she were to get pregnant in a month, and a bridal shower were 7-8 months later, then I would have a max of 9 months start to finish. Does this seem doable? I would say the base wine kit would could be completed in about 3 months, but I don't know about the champagne phase of the process and if it would be aged enough. Thanks in advance.

 

[rms]

Wine experts sell a sparkling wine kit http://www.winexpert.com/products/specialty/selection-speciale

I have made it and the kit making is not really much different in method or timeframe but the disgorgement was an adventure from the norm. although not impossible. Kit makes 15 bottles so you may need more than one.

 

[TimTheWiner]

If you are looking at the Millennium kit, I read quite a few negative comments/reviews on the taste of the kit in other champagne threads that I read so I am trying to avoid it if possible.

 

[rms]

If you are looking at the Millennium kit, I read quite a few negative comments/reviews on the taste of the kit in other champagne threads that I read so I am trying to avoid it if possible.

My family doesn't have a problem with the taste although it is a bit dry. To each there own I guess. No reason why you can't use a Reisling, ferment to dry, add some more sugar just before bottling leave out adding sorbate and K-meta and proceed as you would any sparkling wine.

Greg

 

[fivebk]

I bought a kegging system and force carbonated a sweet apple that I made from scratch.

BOB

 

[Brew and Wine Supply]

Just make sure you wire cap it to keep from having wine bombs

 

[Wade E]

I didnt like the Millennium kit at all! Any wine that will come out crisp is a good candidate for a sparkling wine. If you can find a nice fruity Chard thnat would be good also. If you started now or even in a few months youd have plenty of time!