Ordered a Pail, got a Kit

[richmke]

I ordered my first fresh juice pail, and was excited they are being delivered this week. Arrived at the store, and they said the supplier shorted them my item They offered me: 1) refund; 2) another pail that they had extra of; 3) any kit they have in stock.

I would have selected another pail, but I already had those kits going. I suppose I could have compared kit to pail. But, I chose an RJS EP Viognier. Unfortunately I didn't realize it was a white, and I normally make reds. Oh well.

In any case, I got an En Premier for a great price.

 

[Mismost]

You know sometimes these unplanned things turn out really well in spite of what you wanted! I like reds too, but sometimes a white is just right.
Hope it turns out great!

 

[Boatboy24]

You know; for the price of an EP kit, you could buy almost three juice buckets. I'd say they did right by you.

Viognier is a wonderful, aromatic white wine - probably my favorite.

 

[Johnd]

Yep, I'd say that you got the better end of that deal for sure!!!!!!!

 

[TXWineDuo]

Sounds like a good trade, Viognier is a good white.

@Boatboy24 where do you get those juice pails that cheap at?

TXWineDuo

 

[Boatboy24]

Sounds like a good trade, Viognier is a good white.

@Boatboy24 where do you get those juice pails that cheap at?

TXWineDuo

Harford Winery - north of Baltimore. Just picked up a Lodi Viognier bucket last weekend for $55.

 

[bkisel]

As the title of one of Shakespeare's play says... All's well that ends well

 

[sour_grapes]

This is funny, Rich! In late summer, I went into Northern Brewer (which is where I assume you are talking about) to buy an EP Viognier. Instead, I wound up ordering a Viognier juice bucket! It was also my first juice bucket, and I just got it yesterday.

 

[Boatboy24]

This is funny, Rich! In late summer, I went into Northern Brewer (which is where I assume you are talking about) to buy an EP Viognier. Instead, I wound up ordering a Viognier juice bucket! It was also my first juice bucket, and I just got it yesterday.

Hey Paul! Welcome back!

 

[ceeaton]

Hey Paul! Welcome back!

Thanks, now I have the "Welcome back Kotter" theme running through my brain.

Paul, I hope your first foray into juice turns out great! I know how you love Viognier.

 

[DoctorCAD]

My best kit was a viognier. Second best, a petit syrah, which I am currently enjoying as I type.

 

[sour_grapes]

Thanks, now I have the "Welcome back Kotter" theme running through my brain.

Gee, thanks, Craig. Now I do, too!


The pail came pre-pitched with EC-1118. The instructions said that, as an advanced option, you could "add k-meta and kill the yeast," then add your own. I did not really buy that, but decided to give it a try. I added 1/4 tsp of k-meta, and at the same time, made a D-47 starter with a (reserved) quart of the Viognier juice. The starter turned out very well. Tonight (24 hrs later) I added the starter to the pail. Keep your fingers crossed for me!

 

[ceeaton]

Keep your fingers crossed for me!

I purchased a white zin bucket that was starting to really take off (I'm assuming with yeast from the grapes) when I picked it up. Added a starter of GRE and it definitely took over whatever had started fermenting when it was shipped. No noticeable problems other than I have a wine that is darker than I expected. Juice might have been that dark but I was just going through the motions while I made it because it was for my wife and her friends to enjoy (White Zin isn't at the top of my like list).

Here's to a strong fermentation going gangbusters tomorrow when you wake up (I'm finishing a glass of wine and heading to bed).