A couple of weeks ago, I was in Indianapolis, Indiana...
Archive for November, 2009
It all started, as these things tend to, with 90 pounds of rhubarb. That’s a boatload of pies and such, Tom and Marsha Mann thought when they brought home that harvest from nearby Long Lake Regional Park in New Brighton, Minn. Then they hit upon an idea: Why not devote ...
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In the world of wine, there are those who turn their noses to anything fermented that isn’t a grape. But in the wine country of Palisade, especially during the Palisade Peach Festival, there are those that show up expecting to taste some fermented peach. “A lot of people come in ...
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A nun from rural Mahlabathini makes wine from beetroot – much to the surprise of Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang. The health minister and other officials tasted the wine at the Richards Bay Agricultural Expo. “She was with the late Zulu historian Reggie Khumalo and they were both lost for words,” ...
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Ume Shu is a wonderful fruit wine very popular in Japan and Korea. It is gaining popularity in the Western world and can even be said to be “trendy” with people in the “know”. If you are looking for an aperitif to go with your Japanese-style meal, an ume shu ...
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Plum wines are lovely! A well made plum wine for me is one of the most delightful fruit wines to have. The process of making a good plum wine can differ slightly from other types of fruit wines but when good care is taken, a great product is made. Plum ...
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When he’s not busy as co-CEO of Bishops’ Orchards, or as vice-chairman of the Board of Education, Keith Bishop is likely finding time to turn apples (and peaches, pears, strawberries, and raspberries) into wine. Now, he’s about to unveil the second annual Shoreline Wine Festival, Aug. 16 and 17. Keith ...
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In “Part 2” of orange winemaking, we now look more into the sweeter styles of orange wine, which often make the style most enjoyed by the wine drinker. “Sauterne” Type Orange Wine This is prepared exactly as described for Riesling type wine up to final polishing filtration and bottling. After ...
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The following two entries will talk about orange wines. It’s not a wine that is very widely made anymore but I must say that it is a shame as it can make an excellent product. Oranges are easy to find and often do not cost that much depending on where ...
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Here is an excerp from an interview I had recently with Betsy Parks of Winemaker Magazine on the art of fruit wine blending. I think this would be very useful this time of year when so many of you are in the middle of fruit winemaking and thinking ahead of ...
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