just tried Ciliegiolo rose as was racking it tastes nice.
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Originally posted by danpug View PostAnybody else tried their Ciliegiolo yet?Gluten free, caffeine free, dairy free, fat free – you gotta love this red wine diet!
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both my rose's are very dark. not complaining but next year will try taking some off next day. they are both nice but think merlot needs longer
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Originally posted by danpug View PostAnybody else tried their Ciliegiolo yet?
The Merlot definitely needs longer, but shows good promise!
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Originally posted by Rich View PostThe Merlot definitely needs longer, but shows good promise!
I did the most basic Merlot, chucked in barrel stalks and all, added feet, 8-10 days on skins - blimey that is big. ...its is gonna be real good, but not for a while yet.Gluten free, caffeine free, dairy free, fat free – you gotta love this red wine diet!
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I racked the merlot a few weeks ago and added oak, but after tasting the Cilie I decided to leave it for another few months and perhaps bottle it come September (for Grapefest) and then leave the rest for longer to mature a bit more.
I must say that I am very impressed with my first trip into "proper" wine making territory and can't wait for Grapefest to roll round again...
I'm off to USA now so will be out of contact for a while. XXXHRH Her Lushness
Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder.
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have ony tried a wee bit of the melot trying to keep. cigli is mostly gone have a few left. all the best in america and congrats and all that
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Had a bit of a taste today.
Ciliegiolo - very light in colour, but smells and tastes heavier and more mature than it looks. as per Bob and Cellar Rat, I reckon this is ready to drink now, maybe cool with a salad.
Merlot - smells great - wood and dark fruit. Still tastes grape-y, but is definitely going the right way. Mine will now be ignored for another yearPete the Instructor
It looks like Phil Donahue throwing up into a tuba
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Merlot update:
I hade to remove a little from a DJ to make room for some oak. REALLY surprised by the way it has progressed. The 'grapey' quality has faded almost completely and it tastes great - really smooth.
It's going to be difficult not to drink this now.Pete the Instructor
It looks like Phil Donahue throwing up into a tuba
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Originally posted by goldseal View PostMerlot update:
I hade to remove a little from a DJ to make room for some oak. REALLY surprised by the way it has progressed. The 'grapey' quality has faded almost completely and it tastes great - really smooth.
It's going to be difficult not to drink this now.Dutch Gunderson: Who are you and how did you get in here?
Frank Drebin: I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.
-Police Squad
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