Hi, All. Long time since I posted, but I read almost daily...I learn a
lot here.

I am getting a large bushel basket of Elderberries from Ohio (dear soul
has so many, so wanted to share). They are being picked today and I get
them tomorrow.
I am thinking wine or port, but either way - is there any best way to
store these? I probably won't get around to it for a week or two.

First, I will have them in the car for a 10 hour trip home (part of a
visit to parents, so not just doing this for fruit) then will need a
week until I get around to it.

I've read Keller and googled, and have made wine and port before from
Elderberries, just never had a delay in starting the process, so
wondered from your experience what to do:

1. bag and leave along.
2. remove berries, bag and freeze
3. layout and ensure dry
4. freeze stems and all

or any combination. I know freezing most fruits help break them down,
thanks for anyone's replies.
DAve