It's a cheap kit, only 7.5 ltrs (and priced accordingly...).

Bart


"Alfonse" > wrote in message
.. .
> Hello Bart,
> There are many ways to customize a kit. I'm not familiar with the Vintners
> reserve. How many litres of concentrate do you start with?
> Regards,
> Al
>
> "bwesley7" > wrote in message
> news:MSqYc.22946$wu.14552@okepread04...
> > My local winemaking shop only carries Brew King Vintners Reserve kits,
so
> I
> > usually order better kits on-line. However, I was in the shop
yesterday,
> > and noticed a pretty large selection of V-R kits on the shelf, including
> one
> > Merlot. I've never made Merlot, and have a couple of empty 6-gal
carboys,
> > so I made an impulse purchase -- now, however, I'd like to try to
improve
> > the probable end product...
> >
> > My typical schedule with kits is:
> >
> > 5-10 days in primary;
> > Rack to secondary, set aside under cover for at least 15 days;
> > Rack and add sulphite, sorbate and fining agent, and set aside for at
> least
> > 20 days;
> > Rack and set aside for at least 50 days.
> > Bottle when I'm ready.
> >
> > Generally, I've been pleased with the results.
> >
> > For the V-R Merlot, I've considered (and decided against) doing it as a
> > 5-gal kit. What other measures (e.g., adding a few pounds of raisins to
> the
> > primary) could I take to better the end product?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Bart
> >
> >
> >
>
>