Come to think of it.. there wont be enough for everyone.
As many may know, I have Grape Plants (Red&Green) champagne type over an Arch in my Backyard. Actually, now I have added two more on an Arch the opposite side of the Yard.
Anyway, I must have had the best year of Grape harvest ever.. which goes back some six (6) years or so. My guess would be about 50-60 lbs. of a Red and Green mix. So, Qing decided before I arrived Home from work.. that; "Let's make some Wine"!
You can imagine what my first reaction might have been? What.. what was that? Huh...
Surprised as I was, I quickly told her.. why not? So, we gave it a go.. using a little over 20 lbs. of Grapes. Now, this was not to be easy of course.. as I have mentioned before.. Champagne Grapes and they are "Small". After Dinner and clean up, it was Me and Tianchi on the Patio.. picking these little things (without stems) off the Vine. I had known already that this wasn't to be easy, because just eating them is somewhat of a battle.
It is now week three of the Fermenting progress and one can smell the Alcohol in the mixture, which is pretty strong.. putting your nose near the brew. In about one more week, I will drain it and put the Wine/Juice into air-tight containers for some more sitting and to see.. just how much Wine there is actually going to be at the end.
First time, so hope it all be worth it and it wont kill me when drinking it later.
By the way, looking at our "little" Red Apple Tree with 19 "Big" Apples on it.. makes you think? Am I later also going to be making Apple Cider?
As many may know, I have Grape Plants (Red&Green) champagne type over an Arch in my Backyard. Actually, now I have added two more on an Arch the opposite side of the Yard.
Anyway, I must have had the best year of Grape harvest ever.. which goes back some six (6) years or so. My guess would be about 50-60 lbs. of a Red and Green mix. So, Qing decided before I arrived Home from work.. that; "Let's make some Wine"!
You can imagine what my first reaction might have been? What.. what was that? Huh...
Surprised as I was, I quickly told her.. why not? So, we gave it a go.. using a little over 20 lbs. of Grapes. Now, this was not to be easy of course.. as I have mentioned before.. Champagne Grapes and they are "Small". After Dinner and clean up, it was Me and Tianchi on the Patio.. picking these little things (without stems) off the Vine. I had known already that this wasn't to be easy, because just eating them is somewhat of a battle.
It is now week three of the Fermenting progress and one can smell the Alcohol in the mixture, which is pretty strong.. putting your nose near the brew. In about one more week, I will drain it and put the Wine/Juice into air-tight containers for some more sitting and to see.. just how much Wine there is actually going to be at the end.
First time, so hope it all be worth it and it wont kill me when drinking it later.
By the way, looking at our "little" Red Apple Tree with 19 "Big" Apples on it.. makes you think? Am I later also going to be making Apple Cider?
You are a talented man...I enjoyed reading about your wine, and look forward to hearing how it tastes. Good luck with the apple cider!!
ReplyDeleteTalented? Oh.. I'm just swinging it! Hope it turns out good and it wont kill us. Maybe, I can use it in my Car as Fuel?
ReplyDeleteAnyway, glad you enjoy what my Keyboard is writing for me.