olusteebus
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In doing research, I have seen several people say they had success with Alexanders Riesling concentrate so I purchased two cans. Now I think I need to either order one more can or maybe use another fruit in conjunction with the concentrate.
I have used their cab concentrate once before along with some blackberry jam and it was some of the best wine I have made. I am thinking of using the same recipe but using the riesling along with a jam (or maybe preserves).
I have also read people using apricots with the riesling and had good luck. I cannot find reasonably priced apricot jam. Can I use apricot preserves instead. I am concerned about a large volume of lees with the preserves.
If not apricot, what other fruit jams or preserves would compliment riesling. As an aside, I have gone two and a half years without making wine so I have to relearn a bunch. I have two batches going now. I have pitched the yeast in one ( Cab and blackberry) and will do so on the other (Daves Dragon Blood) today. It is great smelling the fermentating juice. Going to make a batch of En Premier Merlot today. That kit is quite old so I am hoping it will be ok.
I feel at home in my new winery now.
I have used their cab concentrate once before along with some blackberry jam and it was some of the best wine I have made. I am thinking of using the same recipe but using the riesling along with a jam (or maybe preserves).
I have also read people using apricots with the riesling and had good luck. I cannot find reasonably priced apricot jam. Can I use apricot preserves instead. I am concerned about a large volume of lees with the preserves.
If not apricot, what other fruit jams or preserves would compliment riesling. As an aside, I have gone two and a half years without making wine so I have to relearn a bunch. I have two batches going now. I have pitched the yeast in one ( Cab and blackberry) and will do so on the other (Daves Dragon Blood) today. It is great smelling the fermentating juice. Going to make a batch of En Premier Merlot today. That kit is quite old so I am hoping it will be ok.
I feel at home in my new winery now.