The use of Welch's grape juice seems to be a common practice to make a small one gallon batch. Would using a 16oz "Kicker" work as well? By "kicker" I mean the concentrates that are used to add body such as "Alexander's vintage red concentrate - 16oz". I have also seen one by "Winexpert". Both are priced about $6 so it would be a bit more expensive than using Welch's but it may be a better grape (and taste) as well. Has anyone tried using one of these? How did it come out?
Welch's vs "Kickers"?
Aug 17, 2005
1 Replies
I do not know that they are "batter" grapes. They use wine grapes for those, but so they will have a more classical "wine" flavor But since they are meant to add body and a little wine character to a larger batch, not necissarily grape flavor, they may be made with grapes that would not amke a good batch of wine on their own...that is they jsut do not taste good by themselves. maybe. Now welches is meant to taste good...but not as wine.
Join the Discussion
Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.
Didn't find your answer?
Ask the community — no account required