FRUIT WINES (MADE FROM KITS)
Back in the 1990′s, fruit-flavoured wines were introduced to the consumer-made wine industry. Since that time, these products have taken a life of their own. The availability and quality of fruit wines have converted many store-bought wine cooler drinkers to successful winemakers. In some markets fruit wines have become the most popular product on the shelf!
Many of these branded kits are referred to as “Mist” kits. Many winemakers will recognize the most popular brands: Country Mist, Island Mist & Orchard Brezzin. Fruit flavours range from Apple to Wildberry and many other fruits in between. The wine base used for these many flavours ranges from Chardonnay to Zinfandel. My research has determined that there are simply too many available flavours to list.
These fruit wine products are very versatile and can easily be tweaked to suit personal tastes. Adding 1/2 of the fruit flavour packet at the initial stage of the winemaking process reduces the sweetness level by approximately half. Adding Tonic Water or Club Soda at serving time makes for an enjoyable spritzer style beverage (this also reduces alcohol content).
Most of these fruit wine kits have 28 day recipes and make 23L. Since fruit wines do not require long aging periods, many winemakers use the very popular 7-Day Accelerator Pack. The 7-Day Accelerator Pack vastly reduces the processing time, does not hinder quality and allows for early consumption.
The better quality kits will cost an average of under $2.50 per bottle or .62 cents per glass. Alcohol varies from 5% for less expensive kits to 9% for better quality kits.
Fruit wines are a delicious alternative to everyday wines and wine coolers. If you haven’t already done so, I recommend you try one soon. Your family and friends will be impressed, and they’re perfect for Spring and Summer!
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