Bramble

[Hippie]

Anyone else grow blackberries or any other fruit for wine?

 

[RoyalRed]

I am trying to grow grapes. Blanche dubois that were bred for the coast and I have now transplanted 350 miles north.We shall see. I also have pears, blueberries and muscadines that I have made wine with.
Can you make a plum wine that does not come out as sake?

 

[Hippie]

LOL. I don't see why not. Wanna share your muscadine or scuppernong recipes?

 

[Bert]

Can tann's be added any other time than at the begining of fermentation, like acids?????

 

[Hippie]

Yes, in very small amounts, to taste. It is hard to get dissolved and usually requires blending in warm water. I suppose you could warm some wine. I use a blender.

 

[Bert]

thanks for the advice

 

[pmi5927]

Yes. I grow blackberries and actually got enough this year to try a 5 gallon batch. Also, raspberries...they are just coming in and slowly. I need 12 lbs to try a recipe for one gallon of raspberry liqueur by Jon Iverson. This is the ONLY wine/liqueur he makes from fruit (versus grapes). Why do you ask? pattimarie

 

[Hippie]

Well, depending on where you are and what varieties/type you have planted, I thought we could share experiences and tips and maybe learn if I have pruned mine correctly. They are Apache, Navaho, and Arapaho thornless erect. I have 18 plants planted in december '03. I pinched all the blooms and berries off this first season, hoping to make them stronger. I pruned them about a month ago to about 3-4 feet tall all over. Some had canes 10-12 feet long! I have been having to spray fungicide because of this hot, wet summer and because I think they are getting Vermicillium Blight from tomatoes planted all over the neighborhood.


Thanks.