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Default Welch's Concord via Jack K.

I don't know about that... we had a bottle of Niagara last evening that was
just over 3 years aged and seems to have aged well -- really crisp, good
fruit, good finish.

Maybe a fluke, but I won't be in too much hurry to drink up later batches.

Bart


"Ray Calvert" > wrote in message
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>I think you will be even more impressed with the Niagara. It makes a great
>blending wine to imporve country wines. Oh, the Niagara makes quick and it
>goes over the hill quick. Don't expect to age it a year.
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> "Quixote" > wrote in message
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>> Made a gallon of this "quick" wine while waiting for the native wild
>> grapes to come to fruition this year (BB size green grapes on the vine
>> now!) I bottled three bottles (0.750 L) and put the rest in glass this
>> weekend. Pleasantly surprised! Certainly better than any store bought
>> Concord I have ever tasted. It went nice and dry, and while I am too new
>> to have any real insight into the alcohol content, I can say that it made
>> for a delightful weekend. Am about to start some Welch's Niagara. I
>> hope it turns out as nice...
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>> Quixote
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