I started a all juice Pinot Grigio last October.Racked twice and recently filtered.It tastes great.When should I bottle.I've heard you can drink the whites much sooner than reds.I usually age my reds 1 year.This is my first white wine.Thanks You
Mosti Mondiale Pinot Grigio bottling
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Last October as in like 2 months ago? If its only 2 months old you have a ways to go IMHO.
I don't like to rush things but the Whites I have made to date were just barely OK at 6 months and didn't become good until a year old. My earliest Whites are now 15 months old and they are really tasting excellent. We opened a Mosti Renaissance Pinot Grigio just last night and it was excellent. I would go buy some Yellow Tail and let this guy bulk age for at least 6 months before I even thought about opening one. These wines are so worth the wait if you have the patience to let them age properly.
I don't like to rush things but the Whites I have made to date were just barely OK at 6 months and didn't become good until a year old. My earliest Whites are now 15 months old and they are really tasting excellent. We opened a Mosti Renaissance Pinot Grigio just last night and it was excellent. I would go buy some Yellow Tail and let this guy bulk age for at least 6 months before I even thought about opening one. These wines are so worth the wait if you have the patience to let them age properly.
After I filter, I go ahead and bottle. I like to let premium whites age 1 year (2 yrs forchardonnays) and reds 2-3 years. But when to drink is personal taste preference. I'd bottle and taste after 6 months.
If I need an early drinker, I go with the Vinifera Noble whites.
If you're not doing it already, I'd stick back a few of those reds to try at 2years (even 3 yrsfor a big red like a Cab)--you might be surprised at the difference.
If I need an early drinker, I go with the Vinifera Noble whites.
If you're not doing it already, I'd stick back a few of those reds to try at 2years (even 3 yrsfor a big red like a Cab)--you might be surprised at the difference.
