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2006 elderberry and blackberry

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jema
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Posted: Sun Dec 22, 13 8:00 pm Post subject: 2006 elderberry and blackberry
a lot of my home brew has not aged well, but wow this one is good and probably quite a few bottles still lurking one day I may have time to brew again, meanwhile we raid the cellar at Christmas.

gil
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Posted: Sun Dec 22, 13 8:22 pm Post subject:
I'm just drinking the last of my Ginger Solstice wine. Got a few bottles of port-style and some elderflower champagne left, and that's it (until I make wine again) Beer, on the other hand..... I am waiting for my spiced Yule Ale to be ready. Soon soon.

snowball
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Posted: Sun Dec 22, 13 8:29 pm Post subject:
Drinking a 2006 elderberry and blackberry. Almost port like, gorgeous. Better stop at one glass though.

Lorrainelovesplants

Joined: 13 Oct 2006
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Location: Dordogne

Posted: Mon Dec 23, 13 10:01 am Post subject:
Im using this shitty day productively. I cant get out to clean out the chickens (tomorrows job) so today Im racking off some of the dandelion wine that I made in the spring. Id put it to bottle in July and there is a litytle sediment so Im doing this today.

mark

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Location: Leeds

Posted: Mon Dec 23, 13 10:24 am Post subject:

Reds for aging are classically rich in tannins - this makes them harsh and astringent when young - but allows them to age gracefully and become among the very best wines we can make.

Elderberry is nearly always in this category - and loves to be stored for at least 3 years before it is enjoyed (especially if you use a lot of fruit ) Blackberry n another - and so is bilberry

Though in my experience bilberry can mature a little bit quicker.

But remember the simple equation - want a quick wine - don't make it too strong, make it a bit lighter - choose fruity low in tannins.

Want a wine for aging well . Get fruit rich in tannins - make it stronger in alcohol and full bodied with lots of fruit!

Elderberry isa popular wine because the fruits are plentiful and easy to get - but it isn't pleasant young - it really like 3-4 years at least before it comes into its own!

Treacodactyl
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Posted: Thu Apr 17, 14 6:42 pm Post subject:

I've just bottled a batch of "mostly blackberry with a good handful of elderberry, a few other fruits such as sloe and possible a dash of red grape juice" wine. Even though it's a tad on the sweet side it is delicious and very drinkable after only about 6 months. I'm not a fan of elderberry but, even in a short time, it has aged to give a pleasant depth to the wine.

Which brings me to the question what does a well aged elderberry wine taste like? As I said, I'm not keen on fresh elderberries, but if I aged an elderberry wine for 3-4 years would it change significantly?

jamanda
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Posted: Thu Apr 17, 14 6:47 pm Post subject:
I think it would. Elder berries are high in tannins, and for a grape wine to be capable of ageing it also needs to be high in tannins and these break down over time.

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