It's decision time, opinions needed!

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- Bonaquisti
  
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20 years ago

Thu, Aug 21, 2003 2:11 PM

I posted a while back asking about making wine from Cabernet juice, and have decided against it based on the replies, and talking to a few who have tried.

So, now I have to make a choice between Sangiovese, Merlot and Zinfandel. I plan to do 12 gals of fresh juice, and will add (1) box of grapes to add more body and color to the wine. Will probably oak with beans.

So, if faced with this decision, what would you choose? Also, if anyone has any tips or recipes to share, please do!

Thanks in advance! Paul

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- Charles
  
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20 years ago

Thu, Aug 21, 2003 2:51 PM

Make 3 4-gallon batches :) Seriously, the choice lies in which varietal is your favourite out of those you posted. As for making each style of wine, check the group's archives and I'm sure you can find people's methods for each grape. I've never made any of those varieties so I don't have any tips.

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- Joe Sallustio
  
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20 years ago

Thu, Aug 21, 2003 7:56 PM

You were talking about central valley juice as I recall; I would make Syrah, the Cab, Zinfandel and Sangiovese or Nebbiolo if it's Regina. I make all of the them and they are very good as far as the people who drink our wines are concerned.

The grapes are an excellent idea, I do that too.

The juice is usually around $35 to $40 per 6 gallon pail here in Pittsburgh, a lug of grapes is around $20. You are making decent table wine for about $2 a bottle this way as a heads up.

Regards, Joe