I'll be scoffed for sure - but I actually attempted a Chardonnay concentrate (not a kit) after finding the canned juice 7 yrs later. The juice was an amber color - believe it or not I just bottled 5 gallons as sweet Italian "Vin Santo" and it is great!
RJ Spagnols How long are kits good for?
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Just curious, was the juice frozen or preserved in some other way?
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I purchased a White Zinfandel in Dec. 2009, and did not start it until April 2012 - it was fantastic and no issues at all.
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Saw the same ad in Kijiji and wonderedhow old. How about we split the kits as see what can be made.
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Ric
Saw the same ad in Kijiji and wonderedhow old. How about we split the kits as see what can be made.
My direct e-mail is [email protected].
Ric
So you think they will be ok!! I'm still new to this and dont want to make a bad wine
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The guy at the wine store told me that if the fermentation didn't take off, to buy new yeast. He also mentioned to watch the colour of the wine - if it was brown, that meant it was oxidized and probably would not do well. Obviously, if the juice smells bad, you should throw it away.
Just my experience!
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Just picked up a RJ Spagnols Cellar Classic Cabernet Shiraz. I was in a rush and didnt look at the date on the box 20111116. 11-16-2011 im guessing. What do you guys think. I haven't opened her up yet but I'm curious if yinz think it would be worth going back to my LHBS and seeing what they'll do for me.
