Are wild muscadine grapes good for wine? I have access to them and would like to try it. How many lbs per gallon would I need? Don't have a press so what would be the best way to extract the juice?
CC
Thanks guys. Looking forward to trying this. That is if it ever rains here again and there are any to pick.
CC
they are the best grape there is for wine making! don't dilute it down with water and enjoy the full body and flavor. i find them best as a sweet or semi-sweet wine. wild muscadines were my first wine and still my favorite. my only problem was getting enough... having to split up what you pick... some for wine and some for jam or jelly.
mike
julie,
nothing wrong with high sugar levels but i can assure you they don't come close to the sugar levels of say a late harvest reisling or ice wine... no one complains of those sugar levels... and as to the acid levels, that makes for a long lived wine. sure you might have to age it a few years but so what. it's well worth it. and as far as the must appearing so thick.. a little pectic enzyme breaks the natural pectin down in a couple of hours.
mike
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