Dave:

Corvina is not Merlot, so you still haven't found a Merlot of your
dreams Corvina is one of the 3 grapes used for Valpolicella and its
higher end brothers, Recioto and Amarone. The other 2 grapes are
Rondinella and Molinara. Are they using Merlot skins in that kit? If
yes, maybe they should call it "Super-Venetian"...

Pp

On Mar 10, 12:32*pm, Dave Allison > wrote:
> Here is what I have done:
>
> Sel Estate Crushendo Super Tuscan- Winexpert - wow! wow! Was ready in 5
> months, but after 12 months, this is just great. $40 a bottle type!
>
> Winexpert Estate Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon - wow! wow ! Nice rich berry,
> long tail. Great with pasta, or just sipping. $30 a bottle equivalent.
>
> Winexpert Crushendo! Corvina Classico - If you like Merlot, this is
> awesome. $60 a bottle in my mind. I don't even like Merlots typically,
> but this one blows me away.
>
> I am convinced the more expensive kits are worth it. But having some
> lower end ones for drinking or giving away (so they don't ask for more?
> haha) is always good to have in the cellar.
>
> Done 17 kits, and 2 in the secondary now, and 2 still in the box.
> DAve
> p.s. I always top up with like wine, not water. fyi.
>