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I have an idea and wanted to see what others think about it. I have an empty primary and carboy. I also have about a dozen cans of Welchs Niagara white grape 100% juice concentrate. I also have a few pounds of blueberries in the freezer. I want to start a 5 gallon batch of Niagara white grape blueberry. I do want it to be a light Rose' type wine, maybe lightly sweeten half of it later.
I was thinking 2 cans of Niagara per gallon and maybe 2 pounds of blueberries in the mesh bag. I may add some tannin or a box of raisins. I don't want the wine to get too dark.
1. Do you think 2 pounds of blueberries during primary will make it too dark if I am looking for a Rose' color?
2. Would you add the raisins?
3. I was thinking of oaking with some light toast later on???
The thought of a nice Niagara Blueberry Rose' next summer has my mouth watering. I will post my final recipe and pics and keep everyone updated.
I have an idea and wanted to see what others think about it. I have an empty primary and carboy. I also have about a dozen cans of Welchs Niagara white grape 100% juice concentrate. I also have a few pounds of blueberries in the freezer. I want to start a 5 gallon batch of Niagara white grape blueberry. I do want it to be a light Rose' type wine, maybe lightly sweeten half of it later.
I was thinking 2 cans of Niagara per gallon and maybe 2 pounds of blueberries in the mesh bag. I may add some tannin or a box of raisins. I don't want the wine to get too dark.
1. Do you think 2 pounds of blueberries during primary will make it too dark if I am looking for a Rose' color?
2. Would you add the raisins?
3. I was thinking of oaking with some light toast later on???
The thought of a nice Niagara Blueberry Rose' next summer has my mouth watering. I will post my final recipe and pics and keep everyone updated.