Well, nothing at the moment -but I thought I'd do a quick round-up of my winemaking. FWIW.
In the cellar (ok garage)
A couple of kit bottles of Beaverdale Merlot left, OK but not sure it was really worth the effort.
2003 Elderberry -quite porty, but coming along nicely.
2004 Cider -not bad, considering it was a first attempt, better than strongbow &c.
On the rack from last year.
Elderberry tasted good when I racked it,
Blackberry -hmm I was expecting more, it tasted really good when I first racked it.
Parsnip Sherry -the drains need cleaning (not quite that bad -a bit 'British Sherry' I'm hoping it will mellow. A lot.
This year rackings.
Beaverdale Barolo -tasted good when I stopped it, less so when I racked it.
Beaverdale Gewurtztrammener -not racked yet tasting promising, I hope it turns out OK as it's expensive wine to buy in the shops.
5 Gals Elderberry, Raspberry and Blackberry -oh and a few sloes too. Tasted pretty good when I racked it over, see what it's like in a few months.
All in all I'm more pleased with the country wines than the kits -but the kits were more of a money saving exercise and maybe my hopes were too high. I may have one more go at a kit only leaving all the chemicals out, I'll have to see if I can buy just wine-grape juice somewhere. (Hope that's a bit clearer)
Jeremy