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

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

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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"Dar V" wrote in message
...
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

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.

--

Come visit us on the web!
http://www.largescale-trains.com
Home of the JJ&C Railroad


"Dar V" wrote in message
...
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

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

"Jon Foster" wrote in message
...
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.

--

Come visit us on the web!
http://www.largescale-trains.com
Home of the JJ&C Railroad


"Dar V" wrote in message
...
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

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

"Dar V" wrote in message
...
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

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

"Dar V" wrote in message
...
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

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

"Ray Calvert" wrote in message
...
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

"Dar V" wrote in message
...
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