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Re: 2nd wine-tasting get-together

Hello, For those who were interested in my results the last time, I had a second wine-tasting get-together. I opened a Dandelion Wine - 2002 for those to try who couldn't make it the last time. Then we tried a Raspberry Wine-2002 (with fruit), Welch's Grape Wine - 2002 (frozen concentrate), and a Old Orchard Strawberry, Apple, Kiwi Wine (frozen concentrate) 2002. The Dandelion Wine was the least favorite wine, but my friend Teri really like it, so she took the rest home. It was a toss-up between the Welch's Grape and the Old Orchard Wine for the most well-liked wine. However, the Raspberry Wine came in a close second, which surprised me because another bottle from that batch tasted (very tart) not very good 7 months ago. This time the Raspberry was very good - very raspberry tasting, smooth, and with just a bit of tartness. The wines from the frozen concentrates were on the sweeter side, but they sure age well if you can wait the 2 years. I think I'll have to deal with the tartness of my raspberry wine the next time I make it, and I will let it age longer. FYI - It has taken me 3 years to build up a stock of wine which allows me to age the wine properly, and have some to drink in the meantime. Darlene

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Dar V
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Dar V, it sounds like you've worked out a perfect way to "test" your wines as they age. I hope everyone appreciated all the effort and time you've put into your wine making process!

Jon.

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Jon Foster

Jon, We had a very nice time, and everyone enjoyed themselves. Darlene

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Dar V

Sounds like fun. Hope no one had to be rushed to the emergency room this time. ;o) It is amazing what and extra 6 mo to a year can do for a wine that you think is ready to drink! I have come to think that while tartness may be a fault, harshness is a promise.

Ray

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Ray Calvert

Yep, no emergency visits this time ;o). In fact, I found someone who actually likes Dandelion Wine. I'm continually amazed by what an extra 6 months to a year can do for a wine. I remember trying one of my first batches at 9 months, and thinking it was pretty good then. Now I think it should sit at least a year and 1/2 before I try it. Darlene

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Dar V

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