It's yeast and it works without adding any off flavors. Although a quality must would not require any additional yeast I didn't want to risk delayed fermentation.
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White Labs WLP730 Chardonnay
It's yeast and it works without adding any off flavors. Although a quality must would not require any additional yeast I didn't want to risk delayed fermentation.
Growbottle - Basil
I was really excited when I first found this product. It seemed like a great idea and very easy to grow. Unfortunately this was not the case. I followed all of the directions exactly and while the seeds did sprout, that is all they did. After the sprouts were about 1/2" tall, they all died. How sad :(
Reserve Du Chateau 6 Week Wine Kit, California Coastal Cabernet Sauvignon, 55-Pound Container
I've been making wine from kits for almost 10 years now and these kits are very nice. With the discount for "Subscribe and Save" you can't beat them. I've purchased several of them now and have had no problems at all. They come complete with real corks, labels, and foil caps packed into a plastic bucket. Note: The bucket is not a food grade container and can't be used as a fermenter so don't make that assumption. I'm sure they only ship in a bucket because if they shipped in a box they would get destroyed due to the weight. Great kits and a great deal.
I've been making wine for 3 years now & begin to have a decent reputation among friends. I offer the following advice in hopes that more experienced wine makers will add to or correct it. And hope beginners will find it helpful.
Wine making is insanely easy! You just buy the best juice you can afford and ferment it without contaminating it. But the cardinal sin is to drink it too soon. According to my brief experience the following are apropriate:
Apple wine bottle between 1-3 months after start of fermentation & age 6 months more before drinking.
Cherry blueberry elderberry etc. bottle @ 6-9 months and begin to consume after 1 year.
"4week" white wine kits purchase at a discount & pour directly into sink as they're unfit for decent people.
"6 & 8 week" white wine kits bottle at 3-4 months and begin to consume after 1 year. These can be good.
"4 week" red wine kits bottle at 6 months and begin to consume after 1 year.
"6 & 8 week" red wine kits The Best! Bottle at 1 year. Set aside in a cool place for another year. Tell your lazy son to stay out of it. Then slowly begin to enjoy.
Someone with 10 years or more experience please chime in!I purchased this kit for my husband, who is an amateur wine maker. The instructions were easy to follow and the resulting wine is better than those we have purchased at local wineries. As it ages, we expect it to get even better.So far, so good.
The kit was complete and easy. I have used hundreds of kits. I am expecting this to be the best, due to it being pure must. The fermentation was thorough. I have a few more weeks to go before bottling and about six months before drinking. I have great expectations.
The delivery and care of the company was exceptional.