AlaskaSmokedSalmon
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I usually make wine from kits but have recently made a Welch's Grape Juice wine. I think it was from a recipe posted on this forum. It tasted ok but seemed more like it would be a good base recipe to experiment with.
I know a lot of figuring out what and how much to add will be up to my personal likes and just trial and error. But I was hoping someone might have some simple guidelines to follow, or some advice if they have tried this themselves.
For example my next batch of Welch's Grape Wine I want to have flavors of Blackberries, a hint of Mocha, oak flavor and medium to strong tannins. The problem is I'm not even sure how much Blackberries to add to even get in the ballpark. Should I use 1lb of blackberries for 6 gallons of wine or 6 lbs? Will it even be the slightest bit noticeable at 1lb per 6 gallons or way to overpowering at 6 lbs? Is it even possible to add Mocha flavor? etc etc etc.
I've done a lot of searches but everything comes back as just the basic most simple recipe for the Welch's. I can't find any altered or "advanced" Welch's Grape Wine recipes.
Cheers,
Seth
I know a lot of figuring out what and how much to add will be up to my personal likes and just trial and error. But I was hoping someone might have some simple guidelines to follow, or some advice if they have tried this themselves.
For example my next batch of Welch's Grape Wine I want to have flavors of Blackberries, a hint of Mocha, oak flavor and medium to strong tannins. The problem is I'm not even sure how much Blackberries to add to even get in the ballpark. Should I use 1lb of blackberries for 6 gallons of wine or 6 lbs? Will it even be the slightest bit noticeable at 1lb per 6 gallons or way to overpowering at 6 lbs? Is it even possible to add Mocha flavor? etc etc etc.
I've done a lot of searches but everything comes back as just the basic most simple recipe for the Welch's. I can't find any altered or "advanced" Welch's Grape Wine recipes.
Cheers,
Seth