WineXpert Limited Edition Petit Verdot

[WhisperingWoods]

I have this bulk aging 11 months - preparing to bottle soon = has anyone had anyone sampled their's yet?

 

[DaveM]

I've heard others on another forum rave about it. Mine is about 13 months old now, but I haven't tried it in about 2 or 3 months. It was "meh" then. By "meh" I don't mean bad, I just mean young, I guess. Just seemed like it needed another year, that's all.

 

[Sirs]

oh what I'd give to have enough petit verdot grapes to make about 20 gallons of petit verdot wine it is an awesome wine I was able to make 7 gallon last year lost 5 to a broken carboy but had 2 gallon put back for fortifying.......awesome wine is all I can say

 

[tonyt]

I have made it twice. First batch was pitched April of 2010 and bottled June of 2010. Served for a party in February of 2011. Followed the instructions except added two American Oak spirals for 30 days. It was absolutely delicious and sadly only a few bottles left (big party). At bottling I tasted it and knew we would love it and tracked down a second kit. Pitched the second kit in September of 2010 and bottled in February of 2011. Followed instructions plus added one pound of red flame raisins in primary and 2 American Oak for a month during aging. It will be served at a party this December. The second batch I believe is just as good as the first. BTW, the first kit earned a bronze metal (and a free WE kit) in the recent Winmaker Magazine amateur competition.

 

[jwalker1140]

Don't mean to hijack this thread, but who gave you the free kit for winning a bronze? WE or Wine Maker Magazine? Is it standard to get a free kit for winning medals. Sorry, I've never entered a competition and have no idea how this works.

 

[ibglowin]

Usually the LHBS that you sent the wine in from (on your behalf) will do it as a thank you for entering and winning. There is a competition for which LHBS has the most "winning wines" entered from a store.

 

[tonyt]

Don't mean to hijack this thread, but who gave you the free kit for winning a bronze? WE or Wine Maker Magazine? Is it standard to get a free kit for winning medals. Sorry, I've never entered a competition and have no idea how this works.

The free kit came from WineExpert, for winning using one of their kits. I was shocked when I got a letter from WE. That was the first time I entered. The category was sponsored by The Beverage People, not even WE. I can't imagine that WE gives a free kit to every WE winner. Maybe I was a mistake and should keep my mouth shut?

 

[tonyt]

Usually the LHBS that you sent the wine in from (on your behalf) will do it as a thank you for entering and winning. There is a competition for which LHBS has the most "winning wines" entered from a store.

Nope, the letter was from WE and said I could redeem anywhere. I will check tonight and see if my entry form even said where I bought the kit.

 

[WhisperingWoods]

Petit Verdot

Thanbks for the feedback, I should bottle soon and enjoy!!