Kit instructions were very easy to understand, the wine cleared up perfectly, it is now bottled and I am just hoping it tastes better with a little age on it. The taste is currently about the same as an inexpensive store bought Pinot Grigio, the wine color is fairly dark, almost the color or apple cider but not quite.
*I will update in a few weeks on the flavor.
* UPDATE- After only two weeks the flavor of the wine has already improved significantly, very light and dry, good mouth feel, you can taste notes of apple and pear, slightly fruity aroma, I'm sure it will only get better with more age, after doing some research the "Italian" Pinot Grigio have a darker golden color to them VS. American Pinot Grigio's that are lighter or straw colored.
I made the full 6 gallons and my end alcohol ended up at 13.5%, my starting specific gravity was 1.090 .
I would order this again in the future for sure.
Following the instructions to make this wine, I found that when adding water to six gallons,the initial hydrometer reading was fart too low. A wine like this should have a starting SG (specific gravity) of at least 1,080 to 1,090. Following the provided instructions, I came up with a starting gravity of only 1,055. This is far too low. Instructions make no mention of starting gravity only the finish gravity 0,095 or lower for save bottling. I added more sugar to readjust the starting gravity to 1,090. It fermented well, but took over a month. Next time I will only add the amount of water it takes to reach a SG of 1,090 and leave at that. Yes... I will get less wine, but a fuller body.
PS If you are new to wine making, invest a few dollars in a hydrometer
The kit was easy to use, i did not have any issues. Make sure that you clean all your equipment during the process as that is the biggest and most common mistake people make. Once you introduce any wild yest or other bacteria the batch can be thrown away.
Husband loves this wine and says it doesn't get any better...of course he has said that about 2 other ones. But really like this wine..waited until finished and bottled before I would submit this. It is a very nice wine and will be using for nieces wedding.
After I racked it the second time I put in a 5 1/2 gallon carboy and didn't have to add anything to make up the extra head space which I think helped make it so good.
I am 2 weeks into making the Pinot Grigio. Shipping was fast, instructions are clear and simple. I will say the SG is showing to have high alcohol content at this point. I will start degassing wine in a few days. I'm excited to see how it turns out. 4 weeks for wine is great!
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- HIGHEST QUALITY - We only use the best quality ingredients!
- ITALIAN PINOT GRIGIO VARIETAL JUICE - Our floral white is deliciously fruity with perfect acidity
- MAKE UP TO 30 BOTTLES OF WINE - Make up to 6 US gallons (23 Litres) or approx. 30 x 750 ml bottles
- EASY INSTRUCTIONS - Easy to follow instructions included in your kit to have wine in 4 weeks
- KIT CONTENTS - Wine base, yeast pack, fining agents, and 30 labels
Description
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Our Italian Pinot Grigio wine kit has some zip with the perfect amount of acidity. Dry with full floral notes, this medium bodied wine has plenty of fruit on the palate that is sure to please any crowd. When complete, your finished Pinot Grigio will have 13%* alcohol content for you to enjoy and share with friends and family. (*Alcohol content based on following winemaking instructions included)
Your Italian Pinot Grigio will pair well with:
- Meat - Calamari, Tilapia, Chicken Alfredo
- Vegetables - Cucumber Grapefruit Salad, Artichoke and Fennel Salad, Caprese
- Cheese - Fresh Mozzarella, Baby Swiss, Goat Cheese, Gruyere
- Herbs - Basil, Capers, Chives, Horseradish, Mustard, Pesto, Thyme
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Your Kit Includes:
Wine Base
Yeast Pack
Fining agents
30 Labels
Instruction booklet
Equipment, corks & bottles not included
Not much for white wine but this is excellent. Mistakenly ordered Grigio instead of Noir, but decided to try it anyway. Turned out great.
Easy directions, included peel and stick labels. Cleared nicely. Great color. Bottled last week. Had to taste a bottle, suspect will get even better after a few months in the wine cellar. Would make this again!!
at 4 months after bottling, this is a great tasting wine. We reordered to make again.
Received a completed kit. All the required ingredients to make wine were including except for the normal brewing equipment. I mixed up kit and is still fermenting. I will update after taste of first bottle.
Very tasty bought another one right after bottling
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