RJ Spagnols Monastrell-Petit Verdot?

[Boatboy24]

Has anyone heard any updates on this one? Last I knew, it was supposed to be released in March. Time is running short.

 

[Dino466]

I got mine a couple of weeks ago.

 

[Boatboy24]

I got mine a couple of weeks ago.

Who is your supplier?

I ordered from Fine Vine Wines.

 

[Dino466]

I am in Canada - Maritime Brew & Wine.

 

[eblasmn9]

I am still waiting on mine. I ordered from Fine Vine Wines also. Hopefully soon.

 

[heatherd]

Mine is also from FVW and I haven't heard anything from them yet on a date. With the Primitivo preorder, they sent me an email that it's shipment was eminent.


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[heatherd]

I called George, he said he expects to receive the RJS RQ edition kits today/tomorrow, and then they will go back out to everyone end of this week, so we'll have them early next week-ish. I ordered the Nero D'Avola and the Petite Verdot.
Heather


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[Boatboy24]

Thanks Heather. I guess I'd better empty some carboys. I have this, my WE Shiraz/Cabernet and soon, Chilean juice and grapes to get started.

 

[heatherd]

Or buy more carboys, of course.


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[SouthernChemist]

Or buy more carboys, of course.


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That would be the easiest thing to do!

 

[knockabout]

What type yeast are you guys gonna use for the montrasell petit verdot? I'd like to do a sub for the best yeast and don't mind babysitting my ferment a bit, but am undecided? Any thoughts are appreciated. I also ordered mine from FVW and am still waiting
Kim

 

[byathread]

I didn't order this kit (though re-reading the description it sounds fantastic). My goto guides for grape-yeast pairings are Lallemand's and MoreWine's, neither of which list Monastrell/Mourvedre or Petit Verdot. I have heard Petit Verdot compared to a "super Cabernet" and it seems to have similar dark fruit flavors and abundant tannins. Personally, I'd go with BM4x4, D21 or RP15. Or, since these are Spanish grapes, you could stick with the theme and go with yeasts isolated in Spain like CLOS or VRB, either of which sound pretty good too.

 

[heatherd]

It is from the Bordeaux region and an intense varietal. I have seen bottles commercially range from $30-150.00 for the few that are single varietal. It is also blended into french reds. I want to see what yeast comes with the kit, but seems like anything good for a Bordeaux would be good for this, too.
Heather

 

[byathread]

Australia has made a big play for Petit Verdot in the last decade or so and now has the largest plantings. They don't have any trouble ripening the grape as Bordeaux does and are producing several varietal Verdot wines. I'm interested in sampling one soon!

On a COMPLETELY UNREALTED note, I just read that China has stepped into place as the fifth largest wine producer after Italy, France, Spain and California/USA. Should be interesting to see how their industry matures over the next few decades.

 

[H2O]

Has anyone heard any updates on this one? Last I knew, it was supposed to be released in March. Time is running short.

Apparently your original delay was caused by the Port strike in Chile: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-25900341 . RJ Spagnols is a little behind in their production. I still haven't gotten mine but expect it to arrive today or any day now.

 

[Dino466]

Did the Petit Verdot get shipped to you?

 

[H2O]

Did the Petit Verdot get shipped to you?

Do you mean me Bluenoser? Mine is waiting for me at my supplier with my Grand Red two as of 2 days ago. Got the call.

 

[berk4422]

Got mine today!!!

 

[knockabout]

I'm still waiting

 

[heatherd]

Still waiting too.


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