.....the new high-end red wine kits?the ones that include a package of
grapeskins.Has anyone had a chance to make and sample any of these
products yet? If so,are they a great leap in quality over the previous
generation of premium red wine kits? It seems that all the major
companies now have a special series out this
fall/winter........also....is it just me or has the posting activity on
this group nearly ground to a halt?....andy j.

I think we're all too busy making wine to post.... ;o)
Darlene
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> ....the new high-end red wine kits?the ones that include a package of
> grapeskins.Has anyone had a chance to make and sample any of these
> products yet? If so,are they a great leap in quality over the previous
> generation of premium red wine kits? It seems that all the major
> companies now have a special series out this
> fall/winter........also....is it just me or has the posting activity on
> this group nearly ground to a halt?....andy j.
>

Andy:

Hearing very positive comments on the grape skin kits (look into
www.winepress.us discussion forums). Have NOT done one myself. Need
long term aging (Spagnols says 6-9 months) to allow tannins to
soften,etc.

Every fall/winter since I got into this hobby six or seven years ago,
the kit companies have done limited edition kits. Usually very good,
if its a type of wine that you like. Depending on your favourite
store, you may need to be ordering NOW.

In Canada, Vineco dealers need to place their orders TODAY (Nov 30).
Spagnols has staggered order deadlines. Can't remember the Winexpert
(or other manufacturer) deadline.

I'll probably be making the Shiraz Viognier from Spagnols. Avail in
April, order with your dealer by end of Feb (in Canada anyway).

Steve

On 30 Nov 2005 03:30:31 -0800, wrote:

>....the new high-end red wine kits?the ones that include a package of
>grapeskins.Has anyone had a chance to make and sample any of these
>products yet? If so,are they a great leap in quality over the previous
>generation of premium red wine kits? It seems that all the major
>companies now have a special series out this
>fall/winter........also....is it just me or has the posting activity on
>this group nearly ground to a halt?....andy j.