WineXpert Winexpert Albarino

[Handy Turnip]

I've got this kit on order, and it's due this month at some point. It's a limited release so it's a new on me (not sure if it's been released previously). I'm a big Albarino fan so have high hopes, but just wondered if anyone else had done this one yet?

 

[Handy Turnip]

So I kicked this off today, I've got high hopes! It came with two yeasts - K1-V1116 and EC1116. Thought for second about only going with the K1-V1116 but decided to play it straight with the instructions.Got a nice opening sg of 1.092.

The website description of this one is:
"The fruity palate is rich with orchard fruit flavours, vibrant grapefruit and lime, complemented with subtle floral undertones.
Fresh and zesty with mouth-watering acidity and light salinity on the finish"

 

[VinesnBines]

Good luck. I’m trying to grow Albariño in my small Northeastern Virginia vineyard. Im anxious to hear how your batch turns out.

 

[joeswine]

just got mine, and yes I like any Spanish wines, I intend to go right by the directions < however anyone who knows my work, knows all add a twist, in this case, a bit of tannin and grapefruit zest to pick up the brightness.

 

[VinesnBines]

Grapefruit zest is great. If you want a real grapefruit taste to a wine, try adding grapefruit juice in place of some of the water to a kit. I did a Sav Blanc/grapefruit juice batch that is just perfect.

 

[joeswine]

No that’s not what happens , hve you ever used just the zest ((1/2 ) if a grapefruit in the fermentation process only??

 

[joeswine]

It adds acidity and a crispness to the finish ( not the taste )9

 

[Sailor323]

I just tasted this one. Nice. Fruity, smooth, alsmost silky. I did not use the EC1118 yeats.

 

[joeswine]

What yeast did you use ?

 

[Sailor323]

What yeast did you use ?

I just used the K1 V1116

 

[tigermarc]

just got mine, and yes I like any Spanish wines, I intend to go right by the directions < however anyone who knows my work, knows all add a twist, in this case, a bit of tannin and grapefruit zest to pick up the brightness.

How much tannin and how much grapefruit zest do you add? I have one of these Albarino kits ready to start this weekend.

 

[joeswine]

1/2 teaspoon tannins , half a whole grapefruit zest in to the primary

 

[joeswine]

M way and it’s spot on

 

[Mjconn42]

1/2 teaspoon tannins , half a whole grapefruit zest in to the primary

Thanks. I also have a FWK Sauvignon Blanc. Would you recommend similar additions for that batch?

 

[joeswine]

The Blanc is simply that Blanc , yes very much so.
Give it some taste and character, in the past Blanc was used as a filler wine., just sayin

 

[joeswine]

Thanks. I also have a FWK Sauvignon Blanc. Would you recommend similar additions for that batch?

Yes