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Old 26-02-2008, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Hazel at the Hill View Post
month that the ingredients are in season.

I also would recommend buying a Youngman Wine Kit from Wilko - gives you some basic equipment and wine that is ready in 7 days, and you get a feel for how the processes work.
Ah! I'm currently waiting (actually drinking) uncleared Youngman Wine from Wilko. It's quite drinkable, unfortunately, there were no finings in my kit. So, I'm 3 weeks into it, it is clearing by itself. I bottled one bottle tonight and stuck it in the fridge (Chardonnay).

I also bought a Merlot. When it was supposed to be drinkable, it was absolutely disgusting. 2 weeks later I think it was the finings as it has improved enormously.

I will buy them again but will be patient. They won't be made in 7 days. I'll skip the (absolutely revolting) finings and wait for them to clear naturally.
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