when good wines gone bad

[geek]

So this RJS RQ kits bring labels AND shrink caps?
Any corks too?

 

[Boatboy24]

So this RJS RQ kits bring labels AND shrink caps?
Any corks too?

Nope. No corks.

 

[geek]

Thanks Jim.
I assume the RJS RQ have the same 16L juice quantity like the Winery Series, not 18L like the En Premier.

 

[Boatboy24]

Thanks Jim.
I assume the RJS RQ have the same 16L juice quantity like the Winery Series, not 18L like the En Premier.

I didn't measure, but they are very much like the EP kit, with the dried grape skins. If I had a dollar, I'd bet they are 18L, plus skins.

 

[geek]

don't bet.....
Just checked the picture Joe posted in previous page and it looks like 16L (4.23 GAL)

 

[joeswine]

Sharaz viognier,,cru 6 week kit

THIS POST IS A REVIEW OF THE KIT IN PROCESS WE WILL BE READY TO BOTTLE NEXT THURSDAY RIGHT ON TIME...FOLLOW THE FLOOW.

 

[joeswine]

Sharaz continued

FLOOW CONTINUED..................

 

[Simpsini]

Joe

To bump up the ABV to 1.10 by adding the 1 qt jar of simple syrup in the primary? And is the simple syrup 2 parts sugar & 1 part water?

Dave

 

[Simpsini]

Joe

What I meant to write was ... Did you bump up the ABV to 1.10 by adding the 1 qt jar of simple syrup in the primary? And is the simple syrup 2 parts sugar & 1 part water?

 

[joeswine]

boosting the ACHOLO

the answer is yes actually I added 2 ball jars notice the sg starting point a little above 1.10,that was not the norm, but because I have lost of oak and tannins I wanted this kit to be fruit forward (SHARAZ) with a dry finish which is representative of the viognier.
RULE OF THUMB:1 QUART OF SIMPLE SYRUP MOVES ABV/UP= 1 FULL POINT

as of last night my first tasting, dead on with the fruit and dryness a good balance to this 6 week kit.


PLAN YOUR WORK AND WORK YOUR PLAN

 

[joeswine]

Sharaz viognier blend

REVIEW THE FLOW WILL BOTTLE NEXT WEEK....

 

[joeswine]

Sharaz viognier,,cru 6 week kit

FOLLOW THE FLOW.................................

 

[joeswine]

Sharaz /viognier

BOTTLING TIME, FOLLOW THE PROCESS FROM FRONT TO BACK ,THIS IS DEFINITELY ONE WINE YOU SHOULD HAVE IN YOUR BASEMENT IT'S EVERY THING IT IS STATED TO BE AND MORE WITH A LITTLE TWEAK>

 

[geek]

Joe,

where did you get that "Rock Maple Mitre Box" wooden box from?
How do you use it to align your labels to the bottle?

 

[joeswine]

vino italiano kit $44.00

OKAY, I had a request to tweak out a inexpensive kit this kit was $44.00 plus shipping so for the fun of it and the challenge I said why not after all it's just a highly concentrated base I should be able to make it a good wine .

The CHANGES I MADE WERE CAPITALIZATION , AMERICAN OAK AND TANNINS AS WELL AS RAISINS ALL AT DIFFERENT STAGES THIS WILL BE DONE IN THE SANGIOVESE MODE AND SHOULD FINISH OUT ON TIME ,IT'S A 4 WEEK KIT. BUT I THINK THAT I'LL NEED THE 5TH WEEK TO ACTUALLY HAVE IT COMPLETED DO TO THE ADDITIONS AND TIME THEY REQUIRE,SO LETS GET STARTED AND SEE HOW WE FARE.
THE STEPS ARE BASIC,BENTONITE IN THE BEGINNING WITH FILTERED WATER,WINE BASE ,THEN FILTERED WATER AND YEAST PROVIDED ALONG WITH OAK AND RAISINS ALL IN THE PRIMARY COVER AND LET IT HAPPEN,NOTHING WE HAVEN'T DONE BEFORE CAN YOU SEE THAT? FORGET THE PRICE LOOK AT IT IS A BASE CONCENTRATED WINE WAITING FOR YOUR TOUCH.

 

[tshank]

Can anyone tell me the correct amount of instant coffee that Joeswine added to his coffee port kit, and weather it was added to primary or secondary? Have some time today to get it started and have seen many differing amounts to add. Thank you!

 

[joeswine]

coffee port

adding instant coffee to the coffee port.

once you have finished the primary and have racked into a clean carboy then next step is usually let it degas and become still, now when you have the base wine ready for the additions add 2 tablespoons of instant coffee, I used ShopRite's decafe,start slow add the fpac stir well make sure your degassed, let it set 1 week then taste add more coffee for your taste profile if you like or not, but by almeans go slow there's no rush once it goes in you can't take it out ,got it! don't forget the addition of tannins in the secondary, their important to balance out the finish or the finish can be harsh.

 

[peaches9324]

Joe I like your labels on the shiraz blend

 

[joeswine]

vino italiano

an inexpensive kit with a twist. Follow the process and transform this kit into a good wine with a little planning and thought.....................

 

[joeswine]

vino italiano kit $44.00

the flow must go on!..........