Looking for an early drinker? This is the one.
Started making kits November 1st of 2008 and after the 2 I started today, the total is 29 to date. Got to front load if I want to drink two year old wine, right?
Started the RJS Grand Cru Primitivo ($79) on 4/15/09. This kit is 12l and has the dried grape skins. Finished at 12.8% ABV. Added 3 oz Hungarian oak cubes on 5/27 and bottled on 7/10.
There is such a huge difference between this and the other kit (WE Mezza Luna Red) I started as early drinkers. I have enjoyed 9 bottles thus far and at 190 days since starting, it is wonderful. The body is full and the balance is excellent at this point. I think the skins and the added oak make a big difference.
I started another Primitivo on 10/7/09, not as an eary drinker, just because it is a very enjoyable bottle of wine.
Started making kits November 1st of 2008 and after the 2 I started today, the total is 29 to date. Got to front load if I want to drink two year old wine, right?
Started the RJS Grand Cru Primitivo ($79) on 4/15/09. This kit is 12l and has the dried grape skins. Finished at 12.8% ABV. Added 3 oz Hungarian oak cubes on 5/27 and bottled on 7/10.
There is such a huge difference between this and the other kit (WE Mezza Luna Red) I started as early drinkers. I have enjoyed 9 bottles thus far and at 190 days since starting, it is wonderful. The body is full and the balance is excellent at this point. I think the skins and the added oak make a big difference.
I started another Primitivo on 10/7/09, not as an eary drinker, just because it is a very enjoyable bottle of wine.