I’m over 2 years of the aging process on 10+ kits, the red wines are highly different than fresh grapes fermented on skins and seeds. The high end kits are somewhat drinkable but disappointing, even when tweaking. In my personal option, the reds are usually spicy and oaky after 2+ years of age. Was expecting more for the money I paid. I would suggest purchasing fresh or frozen grapes if you’re committed to making a decent wine

I Have Not Started The Brewing Process Yet. All The Other Midwest Products Have Been Excellent And I expect The Lodi Ranch Kit To Be The Same.

I started this on December 5th and bottled on February 6th. The kit directions were pretty straight forward. I had it in the carboy a little longer than the directions and also racked it three times. The clarity and taste of the wine was excellent at bottling time. In fact, better tasting than any wine I have ever made at that point - nice fruit and body - also smooth. I'm really looking forward to trying it after it sits on its side for at least 6 months. I would definitely purchase again barring some unforeseen disaster!

I haven’t tasted the wine but it’s instructions are quite different than what I’m use to and that IS a problem.

The premier wine for the red wine lovers ! I have made ranch eleven for the past decade. I make 75 gallons a year and let it rest properly. Not a wine to to drink young for it deepens in richness with age. It still tastes super if you can not wait for a year or two to age, you just miss the opportunity of a lifetime.