In 2005, after jumping from the good ship Agriquality, I had a period where I got very excited about making my own wines. It was fun to do, chemistry with a purpose.Now, some time later, come the rewards.
Believe it or not, the above wine is Crabapple and Elderberry.
And it tastes as good as it looks.
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Well, that looks pretty damn good to me, so they must taste great!
ReplyDeleteDoes it knock you sideways?
ReplyDeleteElderberry, oh memories of the uk! You have elderberries in your part of Oz then? The wine looks lush.
Have you ever tried elderflower fritters? Clouds from heaven dancing on your tongue!
The photo is lovely so I believe you when you say it taste as good too.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
I have an elderberry tree in the driveway. Never done anything with the flowers though, just the berries.
ReplyDeleteMy Pepere used to make elderberry cordial. Even as a child, I loved the taste (and that's all I was ever allowed). He made dandelion wine, too, but it wasn't nearly as good. My Memere would make jam from elderberries...haven't had that in years, either.
ReplyDeleteWow, you have a really neat website. I like your style. You really make me think.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea we actually grew Elderberry here down under. Learn something new everyday :o)
ReplyDeleteWell done on your new venture!
Michelle: It is purely a domestic production, for family consumption.
ReplyDeletejudging by the colour it must be akin to being able to drink a beautiful sunset
ReplyDeleteLee - I have a crab apple tree out there absolutely covered in apples. Every year I just let them drop off. Every year I think I must do something with them.
ReplyDeleteCome on - what is your method and recipe for crabapple wine?
Avus: It was a tradition home wine making process - mashing, sterilizing, fermenting, racking, bottling. 1lb 4oz of elderberries, 3lb crabapples and commercial apple juice to make to 1 gallon. Added tannin & tartaric acid. Lots of fun removing pectin haze. Originally made March 2005.
ReplyDeleteTom used to make wine and beer.....but he likes to drink it also, None left. haha This looks lovely........no sediment that I can see, very clear......nicely done.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nea.
ReplyDeleteWow, beautiful! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe Lee
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