RJ Spagnols RJS Winery Series Super Tuscan

[Wade E]

Finally got this started tonight as when I bought it, it was missing the grape pack so I emailed Lisa at RJS and she mailed it to me and I received it yesterday and got her fired up tonight. Added a little extra heavy French toasted oak as I like the Oak Monster. So far I really love the higher end RJS products and the price I can get these kits locally.I really dont know how this little old lady can sell these at these prices and stay in business but I like it.

 

[K&GB]

Wade, do you know what blend they use for theSuper Tuscan? Can't wait to hear how it turns out.

 

[Wade E]

It doesnt say so I would assume Sangiovese is the main player with a Cab-Sauv, and a Merlot.

 

[Dean]

There might be a splash of cab-franc as well for color, and over-the-top fruit. Basically, like any supertuscan, start with Sangiovese, and blend in any bordeaux varietal to spice it up.

 

[K&GB]

I originally bought my sangiovese to blend with my cab for a super tuscan. I plan to do bench trials in small jugs after they've both aged with oak a bit. Any suggestions on when to blend. I've read that it's better to blend prior to bulk aging, but I'm not sure I could tell if I liked it that early.

 

[Wade E]

My guess is to blend like you said, before aging so they can properly blend together and establish the final taste.

 

[K&GB]

Thanks Wade. That's what I'll do. Be sure to keep us posted on this one.