Hi

I posted a message asking if anyone had any good wine 'recipes'for Muscat
grapes about 6 months ago (I have a fairly large vine and don't know what to
do with them once I eaten more than enough to wish I never see a grape
again).

Nobody replied.

If anyone reading this has any ideas, I'd be really grateful if they'd let
me know. I don't want to leave them rotting for the third summer in
sucession.

Cheers

http://winemaking.jackkeller.net/request220.asp

Hi, Morven,

I'm probably note the one to reply, as I've never used Muscat grapes for
making wine. However, since no one replied to date - I'd recommend
Jack Keller's site above. I've followed his recipes and have been
pleased with his combined experience and contributions from others. This
recipe above seems to need 12 pounds of grapes!

good luck, sorry I have no experience with that grape.

DAve

Morven McCallum wrote:
> Hi
>
> I posted a message asking if anyone had any good wine 'recipes'for Muscat
> grapes about 6 months ago (I have a fairly large vine and don't know what to
> do with them once I eaten more than enough to wish I never see a grape
> again).
>
> Nobody replied.
>
> If anyone reading this has any ideas, I'd be really grateful if they'd let
> me know. I don't want to leave them rotting for the third summer in
> sucession.
>
> Cheers
>
>
>
>

Morven McCallum wrote:
>
> Nobody replied.
>
Sorry 'bout that. I figure someone had specific info for you, and
would provide it. I don't, but here's what you should try next time.

If you do a google groups search, you'll see a flood of information on
Muscat winemaking, Musket kits, Muscat concentrate, etc. Looky he
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.c...rch+this+group
So I guess the issue has been done to death.

Also, whenever you just want a recipie, you should try Jack Keller's
website. He often adds a little bit of history, or special problems
you might encounter. Like this:
http://winemaking.jackkeller.net/request220.asp

http://winemaking.jackkeller.net/request220.asp

here's one for you... jack's a good resource to bookmark for recipes
HTH. regards, bobdrob



"Morven McCallum" > wrote in message
...
> Hi
>
> I posted a message asking if anyone had any good wine 'recipes'for Muscat
> grapes about 6 months ago (I have a fairly large vine and don't know what
> to do with them once I eaten more than enough to wish I never see a grape
> again).
>
> Nobody replied.
>
> If anyone reading this has any ideas, I'd be really grateful if they'd let
> me know. I don't want to leave them rotting for the third summer in
> sucession.
>
> Cheers
>
>
>

Haven;t made any wine from Muscat - but we collected about 20 pounds of
Muscat this last year - and made wonderful jelly out of them!

Hi:

Been looking for info on muscat winemaking as well.

All I've been able to find is pretty standard for making fragrant
fruity white wine. Just about the same as any other: crush, leave
on the skins only a few hours or press right away, ferment cool using
Cote d' Blanc or similiar yeasts. Rack off gross lees, sur lie (sp?)
is not recommended though which is a helpful tid-bit. I suppose
that's good information, since apperently it doesn't take any special
procedures or unusual technique.

If you're making it from black grapes, haven't seen anything on making
red muscat wine at all.

Good luck
Steve noobie
Oregon


On Sun, 12 Feb 2006 15:02:32 GMT, "Morven McCallum"
> wrote:

>Hi
>
>I posted a message asking if anyone had any good wine 'recipes'for Muscat
>grapes about 6 months ago (I have a fairly large vine and don't know what to
>do with them once I eaten more than enough to wish I never see a grape
>again).
>
>Nobody replied.
>
>If anyone reading this has any ideas, I'd be really grateful if they'd let
>me know. I don't want to leave them rotting for the third summer in
>sucession.
>
>Cheers
>

>

The problem is there are different types of muscat grapes and muscat
can be made into just about any style of wine (except maybe dry red)
depending on the variety and growing conditions.

Any idea what variety of grapes you have and what style of wine you're
looking for?

I've used Muscat for dry white, white dessert and sparkling wines.

Andy

Hi Andy:

That's the impression I get, kind of like Ben Rotters lengthy list of
Pinot Noir 'styles'. The real answer I suppose is, 'it depends', like
just about anything else.

The good thing I get from the lack of very specific info on how to
vint' Muscat is the grape must be more flexible that I think. Hope
so!

Take Care,
Steve noobie
Oregon




>"JEP62" > wrote:

>The problem is there are different types of muscat grapes and muscat
>can be made into just about any style of wine (except maybe dry red)
>depending on the variety and growing conditions.
>
>Any idea what variety of grapes you have and what style of wine you're
>looking for?
>
>I've used Muscat for dry white, white dessert and sparkling wines.
>
>Andy

spud wrote:
> Hi Andy:
>
> That's the impression I get, kind of like Ben Rotters lengthy list of
> Pinot Noir 'styles'. The real answer I suppose is, 'it depends', like
> just about anything else.
>
> The good thing I get from the lack of very specific info on how to
> vint' Muscat is the grape must be more flexible that I think. Hope
> so!
>
> Take Care,
> Steve noobie
> Oregon
>

Flexible it is. Some people don't really care for the grape because of
the aromatics (it's called Muscat for a reason), but I've found good
examples in just about every style.

Personally, I would let the grapes at harvest determine the style. If
they come in at a high brix, may a dessert wine. Medium brix, make a
dry white. Low brix, try your hand at a sparkling wine.

Andy