WineXpert Increasing Alcohol Content

[Chopper]

I have a Black Raspberry Merlot kit ready to bottle. I made it exactly by the directions (6.5% ABV). Now, my wife wishes I had added sugar to make the ABV 10%.

Can I add vodka "to taste" and still retain the flavor of the kit?

Thanks,

Chopper

 

[Pablo]

I might try Everclear. It's very high in alcohol. You won't need as much. It should not add any flavor. I have two different versions of Everclear in TX. One is 151 and the other is 190 proof. I'm not sure what is available where you live. Vodka is 80 proof. There is a formula you can use to figure this.

 

[Wade E]

This formula is called Pearsons Square and here is a link to it!
http://vinovation.com/Pearson.html

 

[Pablo]

Too quick for me!


Try this site. http://www.vinovation.com/Pearson.html

 

[burningalive]

I've made a number of these kits and I always add 5 lbs of sugar (via simple sugar) and they always come out at about 10.5 abv and taste great!