I'm in the middle of making my first batch of wine - blackberry - using a kit. The directions on the kit label state that, at the time of bottling, flavor and aroma can be enhanced with "natural fruit flavor". Are they talking about natural blackberry extract?
Thanks for any input on this.
Hmmm....no response. Thanks anyway - I guess I'll just "wing" it.
Hi - remember, folks who make wine are in the habit of taking their time about things, so questions sometimes do take a week or two to get an answer.
Actually, "winging it" is probably the best thing you can do. Ultimately, there's really no right way or wrong way to flavor your wine, (short of things that could be dangerous - either to the wine, or to the drinker's health). Ingredients like "natural blackberry extract", shouldn't represent a problem, so it's really up to your taste buds.
If you're wine is to your taste, then you're ready to bottle.
Oops - I apologize if I appeared impatient. The only commercial blackberry wine I've tasted is Arbor Mist merlot blackberry (yeah, I know - but it's pretty tasty....an underdeveloped palate, I guess =:o), and some homemade stuff concocted by a retired auto mechanic friend of my mother-in-law. The latter, made under what I am certain where less-than-sanitary conditions in his garage, was quite superior in every aspect to the commercial stuff. Go figure.
In any case, I've been inspired. I'm sure I'll have more questions as I go along...and I'll make certain to relax and wait for any help.
Yours is a good question. I have not made a kit fruit wine and I am not sure what they are referring to. If they have a web address or an 800 number contact them directly and ask them. Usually the kit manufacturers are good about helping out with their kits. They should help you if they want repeat customers. Then let us know what they say. It might be interesting.
Ray
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