miker > wrote:

> Just wondering how long I have to wait for my dandelion wine to start
> tasting good.
>
> I've read that it takes time, but every time we taste it, I get closer
> to dumping it. It has always smelled and tasted bitter and nasty. Made
> it in the summer of 2003 from flowerheads (not just petals) and it is
> still not clear despite several rackings. Anyway, we kept it despite
> the fact that I can barely stand the smell, because I've heard that
> this wine takes a lot of time. Really have my doubts that it will be
> drinkable, though.

Sorry to say, but you should have removed the petals from the green
calix at the bottom. This is what causes the bitterness.

It is a hell of a job removing them but essential. I have not made it
for a while though.

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Regards, Shane
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