Winemaker's Academy Podcast

Winemaker's Academy Podcast


A Tale of 3 Pinot Noirs – WMA034

June 26, 2015

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between the variously priced wine kits? Each kit manufacturer has different lines of kits that each have a different price tags on them according to the quality of the juice in the kit. However, what's the real difference in taste?

Introductory kits can sell for as little as $70 while the more expensive kits go for $200 or more. Are the expensive kits really three times better than the introductory kits? In this episode of the Winemaker's Academy podcast my guests and I set out to answer this question.

Academy members Dennis and Cathy sent me three bottles of wine made from three different kits ranging from Vintner's Reserve up to Eclipse. We did a blind tasting on the air and explored the differences between them. The results will surprise you!
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