Hello,

I have been making beer for over 10yrs and mead for about two. My father has
been harassing me to make a batch of Merlot. I think I'm about to finally
break down and get a Brew King Select kit and get it started. I plan to make
it per the instructions for the first time and rack onto marbles to yield a
low headspace after racking.

Is it to late to start a kit and still be in bottles by xmas? I don't mind
telling him to let it age 3-6 months in the bottle. I basically have no idea
how long wine takes but I make meads and Lambics that I make and forget
about for 12-18months so I know the drill and can wait if needed.

Is the yeast provided adequate or should I use a liquid strain?

Thanks for any input,

Mark