WineXpert Vinters Reserve Riesling

[BDKS]

I started the riesling kit tonight. Sorry there are not photos. Had problems with fermenter leaking.

Started Feb 7

1.075 SG
Temperature 72 degrees

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[BDKS]

It should end up about 10% ABV. The juice had a strong smell to it as soon as bag was opened. This one should have good flavor.

 

[grapeman]

Sounds like it should taste good.

 

[Tom]

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I have made Riesling and this makes a nice sparkling wine. You can get a carbonator to put on top of a soda bottle and fill with the wine. Downside is you need a CO2 tank to carbonate.

 

[BDKS]

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Thanks for the suggestion. I already have co2 setup from making root beer. Might do half the batch. Do you have more information on where to find carbonator?

 

[Tom]

You will have to look it up at homebrew stores. I didnt see that George carries is unless I missed it.







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Attaches to plastic soda bottles. Use with your Regulator and Co2 tank to carbonate beer and soft drinks. Ball lock fitting. Simple and easy to use.

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[BikerShannon]

I just ordered the same kit , BDKS. I should have it Wednesday, let me know how yours is going!

 

[chatterbox]

Is this kit finished in 30 days? I like the quick ones!

 

[uavwmn]

Chatterbox, you may finish the process in 30 days, but probably won't be drinkable for a few months. wait wait wait.

 

[Jack on Rainy]

Chatterbox,
uavwmn is right on! More time=better wine!

 

[BDKS]

Wow, time flies with this one. Time to stabilize. Ready to bottle in 2 weeks. I will get some updated photos. For chatterbox, W.E. suggest 1-3 months after bottling.

 

[BikerShannon]

BDKS, How is the clearing going? I did the same kit and it isn't clearing very well. It may be because after I degassed it and added everything I needed to, I decided to degass a little more and the degassing drill attachment fell in the carboy. Its still in there. (oops)

 

[BDKS]

BDKS, How is the clearing going? I did the same kit and it isn't clearing very well. It may be because after I degassed it and added everything I needed to, I decided to degass a little more and the degassing drill attachment fell in the carboy. Its still in there. (oops)

Sorry I did not see your reply. I have not been on here in a while. This one cleared without problems. I just bottled it this weekend April 19th. So I left it in the carboy for longer than suggested in the instructions.

 

[BDKS]

Here is the final product. It received good comments at a party yesterday.

 

[uavwmn]

BDKS, it cleared very well!!! Looks really good!!! yummy!!

 

[admiral]

Nice looking wine. Looks good enough to drink!

 

[BDKS]

Thanks. We did empty one bottle. I think this one will be better with some time.

 

[BikerShannon]

Mine took a while longer than I thought to clear, but i turned out really well. I bottles it a couple weeks ago. I haven't tried any yet. I also misspelled Riesling on my labels! Oops!