Thanks Ray. Have you heard anything about the Spagnols El Primeur kits? They
seem pricey but from what I hear you really get what you pay for when making
kits.

I racked my BK French Merlot last night and added 1oz of French Oak cubes to
start. The directions say to bottle in about 28-35 days, however I plan to
bulk age for at least four months. How much extra SO2 should I add in the
form of campden tablets to protect it for this long aging?

Mark


"Ray" > wrote in message
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> For white wines BK and Spagnols are both good. I personally prefer
> Spagnols. For red wines, I have not found one that I would recommend.
>
> Ray
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> "Mark Garwatoski" > wrote in message
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> > Who makes the best kits, money not being a concern? I live in NC and
fresh
> > grape juice just isn't an easy option. They do grow grapes here but they
> are
> > mostly either Muscadine or Scuppernong. More searching might lead to
some
> > option but right now kits are a good start.
> > I started with a BK Select French Merlot. What others are considered the
> > best of the kits?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Mark
> >
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