I've been busy the last year or so and haven't had the chance to participate here as much as I'd like. Between my day job as a business analystand flipping houses I've been going non-stop for over a year. <?amespace prefix = o ns = "urnchemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" />
I started a Mosti AllJuice Barolo in January. I sort of followed the instructions-I basically bulk aged ituntil last Sunday when I finally had time to bottle it.
I also posted a question over a year ago about a Muscat/Riesling blend that I was having problem with. I finally just put it in a carboy and left it since June, 2007. I also bottled it Sunday.
http://www.finevinewines.com//Wiz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3518
Since I didn't follow the direction on either kit I was prepared for both to fail. In fact I had a debate with myself-to bottle the muscat/riesling blend or just dump it. I was ready to give up on winemaking because I simply didn't have the time.
However...
Fast forward to tonight (Friday night). I decided to try the wines that I about gave up on but bottled anyway on Sunday. I was prepared to be disappointed.
My first wine was the Barolo. I opened the bottle expecting the nose to be horrid. It was actually quite good. I decided it might be worth a try.
After the first glass I realized why Barolo is called "King of wines, wine of kings". The wine hit my palette like an explosion. Did I really make this? Wow! If I were into Internet acronyms I would say OMG!WTHIT! At the very least I expected the wine to have a young taste. Not in the least.
I was still prepared to dump the muscat/riesling blend. I slightly chilled a bottle and tried it.
Where did this come from? Did I actually make this? Holy cow!
I normally don't care for white wines, but this is a very good wine. It's smooth, witha hint of Riesling/Muscat with a sudden finish that leaves me wanting more. Not sweet, but not bitter/mouth puckering. Very gentle.
I should have failed with both of these kits. I didn't follow the directions. But both turned out exceptional. While the Muscat/Riesling kit wasn't from George, the Barolo was. I was listening to some Sinatra when I finished the bottle of Barolo and realized that I wanted more. You can bet that I'll be ordering another kit or two from George.
George, grazie
I started a Mosti AllJuice Barolo in January. I sort of followed the instructions-I basically bulk aged ituntil last Sunday when I finally had time to bottle it.
I also posted a question over a year ago about a Muscat/Riesling blend that I was having problem with. I finally just put it in a carboy and left it since June, 2007. I also bottled it Sunday.
http://www.finevinewines.com//Wiz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3518
Since I didn't follow the direction on either kit I was prepared for both to fail. In fact I had a debate with myself-to bottle the muscat/riesling blend or just dump it. I was ready to give up on winemaking because I simply didn't have the time.
However...
Fast forward to tonight (Friday night). I decided to try the wines that I about gave up on but bottled anyway on Sunday. I was prepared to be disappointed.
My first wine was the Barolo. I opened the bottle expecting the nose to be horrid. It was actually quite good. I decided it might be worth a try.
After the first glass I realized why Barolo is called "King of wines, wine of kings". The wine hit my palette like an explosion. Did I really make this? Wow! If I were into Internet acronyms I would say OMG!WTHIT! At the very least I expected the wine to have a young taste. Not in the least.
I was still prepared to dump the muscat/riesling blend. I slightly chilled a bottle and tried it.
Where did this come from? Did I actually make this? Holy cow!
I normally don't care for white wines, but this is a very good wine. It's smooth, witha hint of Riesling/Muscat with a sudden finish that leaves me wanting more. Not sweet, but not bitter/mouth puckering. Very gentle.
I should have failed with both of these kits. I didn't follow the directions. But both turned out exceptional. While the Muscat/Riesling kit wasn't from George, the Barolo was. I was listening to some Sinatra when I finished the bottle of Barolo and realized that I wanted more. You can bet that I'll be ordering another kit or two from George.
George, grazie