Hi everyone...
This is the first kit I ever made.. Actually, the first WINE I EVER MADE!!!!!
I have to say that I didn't have great expectations... More of an experiment....
I am suprised how good it tastes...
I did make it 5 gallons, instead of six. Also, I picked up so sparkolid as a clarifier, since there is some concern for shell fish allergies, and the use of chitosan.
Other than that, I am very happy with the result. It has been in the carboy for 4 months.
I also made some Sangria with this wine... Came great!!!!! Looking forward to drinking a lot of this, this summer....
In a nutshell, for anyone starting out.... You will need equipment. The equipment, you can use over and over again. I made a video series on making these kits on YouTube. If you want to see the process, search for Sicilian Prince and Vino Italiano, and you should find my videos. Seeing the process and how simple it is will help you to see that you can do this yourself easily.
If you want to go the least expensive route, buy two of the Paklab 6 gallon carboys here on amazon for under 28 dollars each and this wine kit together, to get free shipping. You will also need a stopper and air-lock, some metabisulphite and cleanser ( I used b-brite ). Also, some tubing to siphon from one carboy to the other. A carboy brush will also be helpful.
Make it in one carboy but only do 5 gallons, which translates to 25 bottles of finished wine.... Transfer it to the other when racking.
Now, after you do this once... You will be hooked... So, your next step is get a starter kit, which will come with a carboy, now you will have three, meaning you will be able to brew 3 different types of wine at the same time. ( I currently have 4 going... )
Your problem now becomes, where are you going to put all of this wine?
Enjoy!!!!!
This wine was much better than I expected from a $40 wine kit. I kegged mine and charged it with a little CO2. It's my wifes favorite
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I have made a number of them and make 5 gallon instead of 6. It gives a very good robust flavor. I will buy them as long as they are sold here.
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The price was definitely right; the wine itself is very good, and I yielded about 26 bottles. I will purchase it again.
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a nice dry red table wine. will buy it again. we have bought other reds and this is very comparable.
too strong, too strange, not right.......seems weird..........
