>The tasting result went like this. They all except for one have some kind of
cooked flavor. The one was Brew Kings Pinot Noir. Not to get me wrong, the wine
has no nose, no finesse whatsoever. Basically taste as good as any $9 jug wine.
But the finish was clean. So I wonder if>anyone else find the same result?<<

I have made a bunch of red kits so far, BK OV Zin, Australian Shiraz, two
Pinot's, and four limited edition reds. I have noticed the taste that you
mention in some kits but not others. I noticed it in the Shiraz, but not the
Pinot Noir or the 2 limited edition kits from last year. The OV Zin needs alot
more time... The whites don't seem to have this taste, and in fact think the
italian Pinot kit is among the best Pinot I have tasted. I think personally
they are better than jug wines, but they are not a $20 bottle of wine that's
for sure.

You're right Brix, people do usually love them at parties though!, so for $3
per bottle, they are a good wine that does improve with a years aging.

I haven't tried the Wynns Coonawarra, but will make it a point to do so. I
tried a McManis Cabernet I think from 2001, and it was impressive... try it, I
don't think you'd be disappointed!
Best,
PB