WineXpert Going For A New Port

[Waldo]

OK..so all who really know me have an understanding of my desire to experiment with making wines. Here is my latest planned concotion and am open for suggestions /comments/advice.


This will be a 6 gallon batch with the primary ingrediant being:

The Wine Expert Seletion Speciale Port Kit.
To this I will be adding 1/2 can Vinters harvest Blackberry and 1/2 Can Vinters harvest Black Currant.
Will boil up 4 lbs ripe bananas and 8 oz dried elderberries to add to the mix and add sugar to bring starting SG to 1.120 or thereabouts.
For my yeast, I plan on using the yeast provided with the Port kit and depending on how it finishes I will add Everclear to bring my ABV to 18%.
Will bulk age it using Heavy toast French oak.

 

[vcasey]

I can't wait to hear how this goes for you. I want to do something similar using cherries and chocolate.
VC

 

[gaudet]

I might have to make a pilgrimage to Arkansas in the near future to visit the foothills.....

 

[grapeman]

And what are the current plans for the rest of the half cans Waldo- dessert?

 

[Wade E]

Good 1 Rich! Waldo, that just sounds like it couldnt get any better, maybe a little Light Malt extract?

 

[JWMINNESOTA]

Id go with Bulgarian oak.

 

[Waldo]

And what are the current plans for the rest of the half cans Waldo- dessert?

They will be used to make a3 gallon batch Black Currant/Blackberry blend.

 

[Waldo]

Id go with Bulgarian oak.

Bwahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!
You not gonna let me forget that one are ya JW

 

[Waldo]

Good 1 Rich! Waldo, that just sounds like it couldnt get any better, maybe a little Light Malt extract?

Excellent idea Wade...Thanks
What would you recommend

 

[Waldo]

I might have to make a pilgrimage to Arkansas in the near future to visit the foothills.....

Come on up buddy !!! Maybe you could make it up this wayin Sept and join me at Scottys shindig down on Lake DeGray. A great bunch of folks they are

 

[uavwmn]

Waldo, sounds interesting. Keep us posted.

 

[Wade E]

Id probably go with 3/4 cup per gallon.

 

[Waldo]

Id probably go with 3/4 cup per gallon.

Does George carry this?

 

[Wade E]

<table ="maintable" align="center" ="#ffffcc" border="2" bordercolor="#000000" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" height="100%"><t><tr><td width="10%">1802A </td>
<td width="10%">

</td>
<td width="50%">

Plain, Light Spray, Dried Malt Extract, 1 lb.
</td>
<td width="10%">Muntons</td>
<td width="10%">$4.99</td></tr></t></table>

 

[grapeman]

And what are the current plans for the rest of the half cans Waldo- dessert?

They will be used to make a3 gallon batch Black Currant/Blackberry blend.

Great game plan Waldo. And you can use some Bulgarian Oak and Malt extract both in it! I love you recipes you come up with. Look out Jack Keller!!!

 

[Waldo]

Thanks wade
I'll give George a call today and get him to add this to the rest of my order that supposed to ship Friday

 

[dragonmaster42]

Waldo, let me check my fridge at home. I think I might have enoughlight malt extract left over from an extract cream ale I made earlier this year, that you can use.

 

[Waldo]

Dang it...I ordered it already buddy but thanks anyway.

 

[dragonmaster42]

No problem. Guess I could always try my hand at a port of my own if I don't throw it in a batch of beer.

 

[Waldo]

Give it a try....Will bring out the "Mad Scientiest" in you