Top End Kits

[JimCook]

With the Meglioli kits arriving in Jan., Feb., and March, I'm curious as to how many people are planning or have already pre-ordered these highest end kits. I don't recall if George had them to taste at WineStock 2007, but if you have tasted them, please state that in your reply. Finally, if you can specify which kit you are looking at and why, I'd like to know.
I'm personally looking at a couple of them but am tossing currently which direction to go.


- Jim

 

[Wade E]

If they have some left when I have some money after the deep freeze then I will definitely grab 1 or 2.

 

[JimCook]

Wade,


Which one or two flavors were you looking at?


- Jim

 

[Wade E]

I would probably go with the Rojo Intenso and the Amarone as I really like a lot of tannins and heavy oak to back it.

 

[JimCook]

Wade,


Have you tasted those kits from George?


Jim

 

[Wade E]

I had the privilege of being given a magnum of the Barolo from Masta and it was utterly awesome.

 

[Fly boy]

I just started some of the Meglioli kits from George's offering earlier this year. If the fermentation is any indication, the first sample should be great.

 

[Coaster]

I wanted several but funds and space have limited me to none. I am going with 7 LE's this year, none of the Meglioli's. I bottle 2-3 times a year usually 54 gals at a time. I've set up this years production to be bottled inMarch of next year, just in time to start the LE's I am getting.

 

[JimCook]

Well, after e-conversations with George and being notified that the 10% mix & match discount is in addition to the Grower's Club discount *and* that the kits aren't charged until they are shipped, I think I'm going to head in the direction of a Super Tuscan combo with Meglioli kits of the Cab, Merlot, Sangiovese and then a Rojo Intenso.


I'm sure this will necessitate some further carboy breeding, but I trust it's worth it.


- Jim

 

[Wade E]

Very nice Jim, that will make a very addition to your collection!

 

[Jack on Rainy]

Jim,
I went with an Amarone Mondiale w raisins. Chose that partially on a recommendation from George and partially because I have a WE SI Amarone aging and want to compare them. I think I am going to try the Meglioli Cab next (after the all juice Chianti warming to fermentation temp and the Castel del Papa on deck....talk about an addicting hobby!)

I did add the Cab Jim.Edited by: Jack on Rainy

 

[JimCook]

Jack,


You'll have to let me know what flavorsyou pull from the AllJuice Castel del Papa once it's in process.


The trigger has been pulled -the Meglioli's have been ordered and low and behold, my carboy breeding operation seems to be producing results.


JimEdited by: JimCook

 

[Jack on Rainy]

Jack,


You'll have to let me know what flavorsyou pull from the AllJuice Castel del Papa once it's in process.


The trigger has been pulled -the Meglioli's have been
ordered and low and behold, my carboy breeding operation seems to be
producing results.


Jim,

I haven't started that one yet. Next week!

J

 

[geocorn]

For those of you interested, we pre-sold over 100 Meglioli's. The favorite was the Amarone followed closely by the Barolo.

 

[grapeman]

Mark will be busy boxing when all those come in! That's a lot of great tasting wine in the making!

 

[JWMINNESOTA]

George , maybe a U.S. map on your website with stick pins showing where you have shipped to...a feller could drive across country knowing he (or she) is always close to a good glass of wine!

Will be fun to make these high end kits, especially to compare the Meglioli Amarone to the Renaissance. If we aren't all really careful there could be some excellent wines about a year from now!

 

[Jim M]

I went with the Sangiovese.

Jim

 

[JimCook]

Jim,

When is it scheduled to arrive?

Jim

 

[BonnieJoy]

I'll be going withthe MeglioliRojo Intenso after my income tax refund is in the bank

If this wasa commercial wine, how much $$ per bottle do you think it wouldcost?


Bonnie

 

[Wade E]

Im sure they are awesome kits but I can get 2 RJS E.P. kits with a little left over for that price and i have to think economically although they are tempting.
Edited by: wade