Some of the wines that were brewed in spring are bottled already, and yes I know it's best to leave them for at least six months before drinking, but sometimes rules are worth breaking! My favourite wine of 2009 is currently our elderflower and strawberry wine, it's very fruity, has a wonderful summer perfume and is so cute with a hint of pink thanks to the strawberries. A chilled glass of this is my favourite way to cleanse the palate or enjoy a quiet half hour in the sun on the doorstep. That sort of weather is rapidly coming to a close though but I'm looking forward to some other wines I started in the summer and will make perfect winter wines. Honey and ginger mead will be warming on cosy winter nights in front of the fire and I can't wait to try the wild damson wine at Christmas.
Making wine at home is growing in popularity and you can read how to get started with lots of recipies I've tried for country wines in my little ebooklet, see the Paypal store on the top right column. Slainte (cheers).
Hi Rebecca,
Your wines look great and had a quick peep at the booklets which seem good too. If you'd like to promote your initiatives feel free to place a free ad in Leitrim with us.
Best
Alex
Posted by: Leisure in Ireland | October 10, 2009 at 07:07 AM
Oh your wine sounds fabulous xxx
Posted by: Clare | October 21, 2009 at 11:17 PM
Never in whole life that I have tried making a home made wine and I wonder how to make one.
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