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Would this method be something used with froch grapes ? This method would make sense with the storing it in barrels maybe to get some of that watered down body back?

And just because I'm bored at work here's a pic of my edworts I'm about to bottle/test tonight

Thanks to everyone for the responses and help I appreciate it!:h I have dug up some more clues after talking to my dad for a bit on the subject he said that grandpa kept the wine in used whisky barrels. Does that sort of flavoring point to any type of grape?

I might try multiple batches with different grape types but Concord is definitely on my top picks to start with. I've also heard Marechal Foch was popular locally any idea if it would work with that kind of sugar?

I have started to work my way up to this point as far as knowledge of wine making and have a long way to go until I get good or even close to good hahaha but I more or less am in it for curiosities sake at this point. The closer I can get to the original the better but I'm not afraid to fudge...

I actually downloaded that app the night before starting this thread but thanks for the tip! I have considered that it could be something for the distilling process but to my knowledge was not pure alcohol. I was also shocked at the amount of sugar and had ran through the same calculations...

So I recently started getting into wine making but my family has made wine for generations. The tradition seemed to fade with the selling of our vineyard when my grandfather lost interest and sold the land. To my knowledge I am the only one who has taken up interest in wine making since my great...