Steve,

Freezing fruit of all type is often discussed on this group as a way to get
a better yield out of the fruit. I don't think I would want to do this with
whole grapes if I was making a white style wine as you might get a beter
yield from the skin which you might not want, but for your concord it is
probably an excellent approach.

Ray

"Steve Thompson" > wrote in message
...
> Now this may sound sacrilegious, but I have the opportunity to pick up a
> few
> cases of concord grapes at a discount.
> Since we're leaving soon for a 10 day vacation, no time to start this
> batch.
> I'm wondering if I could freeze the grapes, and start it when I have
> time...
> I'm thinking it may help with the juice extraction.
>
> Anyone ever try this?
>
> Thanks!
> Steve
>
>
>

Back in the mid-90's, my Dad picked and froze a bunch of Concord grapes for
me. He lived on the coast of BC, I was in the interior. I took them home
with me after one visit and made a wine. I cut the juice with water, since
the grapes were grown just feet from the ocean and were very "hardy". I
think I cut it about 50/50 (I'd have to look up my recipe to be sure). It
made a lovely blush wine.
Dan.

"Ray Calvert" > wrote in message
m...
> Steve,
>
> Freezing fruit of all type is often discussed on this group as a way to
get
> a better yield out of the fruit. I don't think I would want to do this
with
> whole grapes if I was making a white style wine as you might get a beter
> yield from the skin which you might not want, but for your concord it is
> probably an excellent approach.
>
> Ray
>
> "Steve Thompson" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Now this may sound sacrilegious, but I have the opportunity to pick up a
> > few
> > cases of concord grapes at a discount.
> > Since we're leaving soon for a 10 day vacation, no time to start this
> > batch.
> > I'm wondering if I could freeze the grapes, and start it when I have
> > time...
> > I'm thinking it may help with the juice extraction.
> >
> > Anyone ever try this?
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Steve
> >
> >
> >
>
>