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Default making wine or port from raisined zinfandel

I recently started a batch of frozen zinfandel grapes that I intend to
make into a port. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) the grapes
were heavily raisined. It's now down to about 1.040, I've pressed,
and I'm about ready to dump in some brandy. But when I taste the must/
wine, it has a different taste than I'm accustomed to. It actually
tastes more like raisins and less like grapes (I guess no surprise
there).

My question is what should I expect? Does wine made from dried out
grapes have any distinctive qualities?

The grapes (raisins) to begin with had good sugar (well over 28 Brix,
which I diluted down), and good acidity.

Thanks to all,

Lee

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On Mar 29, 8:43 am, Lee > wrote:

> My question is what should I expect? Does wine made from dried out
> grapes have any distinctive qualities?


One of my favorite types of wine is Amarone, which is made from
partially dried grapes. I suggest moving forward with the batch and
not worrying about it. It will certainly be different, but maybe in a
good way.

Greg

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