Slipgate
Well-Known Member
Many of the really good store bought wines are mixed - like 80% merlot, 20%cabernet franc, etc.
What is the science behind doing this? I know what I like, and I do not always like the batches of wine that I make. But perhaps combining them would make a difference.
I've seen them do it at wineries, they sit around a table with beakers of wine and mix until they like what they have. Of course with just 6 gallons to play with, there is not a lot of room for error!
Has anyone mixed wines and can explain the procedure they use?
What is the science behind doing this? I know what I like, and I do not always like the batches of wine that I make. But perhaps combining them would make a difference.
I've seen them do it at wineries, they sit around a table with beakers of wine and mix until they like what they have. Of course with just 6 gallons to play with, there is not a lot of room for error!
Has anyone mixed wines and can explain the procedure they use?