Now this may sound sacrilegious, but I have the opportunity to pick up a few cases of concord grapes at a discount. Since we're leaving soon for a 10 day vacation, no time to start this batch. I'm wondering if I could freeze the grapes, and start it when I have time... I'm thinking it may help with the juice extraction.
Anyone ever try this?
Thanks! Steve
Should have searched google first ;) Found several references to positive results this way...
Steve
Steve,
Freezing fruit of all type is often discussed on this group as a way to get a better yield out of the fruit. I don't think I would want to do this with whole grapes if I was making a white style wine as you might get a beter yield from the skin which you might not want, but for your concord it is probably an excellent approach.
Ray
Back in the mid-90's, my Dad picked and froze a bunch of Concord grapes for me. He lived on the coast of BC, I was in the interior. I took them home with me after one visit and made a wine. I cut the juice with water, since the grapes were grown just feet from the ocean and were very "hardy". I think I cut it about 50/50 (I'd have to look up my recipe to be sure). It made a lovely blush wine. Dan.
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