L Laurie Member Joined Aug 2, 2009 Messages 32 Reaction score 0 Feb 13, 2010 #1 Hey there, I made a plum and boysenberry wine last fall and it is very tart. I didn't check acid level cause I don't have equipment for it. I am hoping that it will mellow out a little with time. Any thoughts?
Hey there, I made a plum and boysenberry wine last fall and it is very tart. I didn't check acid level cause I don't have equipment for it. I am hoping that it will mellow out a little with time. Any thoughts?
Tom Senior Member Joined Nov 6, 2006 Messages 11,356 Reaction score 95 Feb 13, 2010 #2 Did you back sweeten? Try adding some simple syrup to glass and see what happens.
L Laurie Member Joined Aug 2, 2009 Messages 32 Reaction score 0 Feb 13, 2010 #3 I didn't back sweeten. Sg was.994 Sould I have sweetend it?
L Laurie Member Joined Aug 2, 2009 Messages 32 Reaction score 0 Feb 13, 2010 #4 I will try adding simple syrup to a glass and see how it tastes. My friend said she thought it was just fine but she likes things alittle tart anyway.
I will try adding simple syrup to a glass and see how it tastes. My friend said she thought it was just fine but she likes things alittle tart anyway.
Tom Senior Member Joined Nov 6, 2006 Messages 11,356 Reaction score 95 Feb 13, 2010 #5 I feel a little back sweetening will bring the flavor out. Like I said try some simple syrup to a glass and see what you think..
I feel a little back sweetening will bring the flavor out. Like I said try some simple syrup to a glass and see what you think..
