Hi folks,
I have some gewurztraminer which was frozen after harvest - whole on the
stalks. I do not have access to a crusher destemmer to remove the stalks
prior to pressing. I am thinking about just pressing with the stems in
place - and hope the the freezing process will soften up the grapes
sufficiently to be able to press them effectively. My concern is possible
flavour issues resulting from pressing with the stalks attached.

any comments?
steve

You can press whites withthe stems, it is often done that way. You
will want to try and break up the berries though.

Steve,

That's how they make ice wine in Canada. Pick frozen clusters & crush.
The juice comes out concentrated in sugars, flavors & acid, since much
of the water is still ice when pressed, and stays with the pomace.

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Mike MTM, Cokesbury, New Jersey, USA








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If the volume is not too great you can always pick them off the stem by
hand. Tedious but it works if you are not lazy. As stated above, however,
it is mandatory that you crush the grapes before pressing. Put them in a
bucket and stomp on them.

Ray

"steve" wrote in message
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Hi folks,
I have some gewurztraminer which was frozen after harvest - whole on the
stalks. I do not have access to a crusher destemmer to remove the stalks
prior to pressing. I am thinking about just pressing with the stems in
place - and hope the the freezing process will soften up the grapes
sufficiently to be able to press them effectively. My concern is possible
flavour issues resulting from pressing with the stalks attached.

any comments?
steve

If you are going to stomp on them you can put a bread bag on your foot
if the idea of using your feet sounds too off... You will NEVER crack
any seeds or bruise stalks with your feet or hands, it's impossible
unless the incredible hulk is helping out.
Joe