Howdy y'all

[petermtx]

Newbie to the boards and to Wine Making

Love Drinking wine and beer been curious to home brewing / wine making for a while and have taken the plunge.

Have my first set up and started a batch Selction Chardonnay which has been moved to the secondary fermentor, now beginning to wonder what to try next.

Definately thinking a red.

 

[Wade E]

Welcome Peter, ferment whatever tickles your fancy!

 

[arcticsid]

When I first joined this forumn I tried to read every existing thread and at first it seemed overwhelming. But there is some great info in here and everyone here is willing to help. When you post a question try to give as much info as possible, type, yeast used, temp, SG etc. It's a big help in the "seniors" and the rest of us gathering around to answer your questions. Remeber, patience and sterilization are the two most important ingredients.
Troy

 

[cpfan]

Welcome Peter. Selection Chardonnay should be a good choice. But um which Selection Chardonnay? I believe that there are 3 or 4. (At least you didn't say Winexpert Chardonnay.) Could be just the original Selection Chardonnay, I guess. Try to let some of it age a few months before drinking.

A first red? Since you have access to Winexpert kits, I'll stick with them. You may wish to drop down to a Vintners Reserve World Vineyards, as reds like (need?) more aging than whites. I'd suggest choosing a variety that you like, ie Merlot or Shiraz. If you still are having problems, I'd suggest the Trinity Red. Although I have not tried it, I hear a lot of good comments.

Steve

 

[Wade E]

cp fan has given you some good advice there, I would like to add to the early drinker if you can affordit to get a high end kit also to make right after that and let that 1 age while you drink these 2 early drinkers.

 

[hardcore]

hey there petermtx. welcome. new here as well. very helpful people in this forum.

 

[petermtx]

Welcome Peter. Selection Chardonnay should be a good choice. But um which Selection Chardonnay? I believe that there are 3 or 4. (At least you didn't say Winexpert Chardonnay.) Could be just the original Selection Chardonnay, I guess. Try to let some of it age a few months before drinking.

A first red? Since you have access to Winexpert kits, I'll stick with them. You may wish to drop down to a Vintners Reserve World Vineyards, as reds like (need?) more aging than whites. I'd suggest choosing a variety that you like, ie Merlot or Shiraz. If you still are having problems, I'd suggest the Trinity Red. Although I have not tried it, I hear a lot of good comments.

Steve

Thanks, I'l have to double check for the exact Kit it it.