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Tips from Andre: Fruit Wines and Fruit Winemaking ?Part 1 of 2
Once again we have advent of the summer season in Western New York and Ontario and while some home winemakers limit their endeavors to the grape, others, including myself, anxiously await the arrival of the fresh fruit. Once dismissed out of hand by some as inferior and often quaintly referred to as ?country? wines, fruit wines are enjoying a surge in popularity never seen before, embraced by amateur and professional vintners alike.
And why shouldn?t they? Our region has the good fortune to possess a burgeoning agribusiness in fruit other than grapes and, as many fruit farmers have discovered (as indicated by the surge in farm winery licenses), wine returns a much more appealing margin than fruit alone. For those who are still on the fence about the virtues of fruit wine, may I suggest that you take a day to tour some of the local wine trails and try them.
For me, a family outing to the local fruit farms, especially a ?U-Pick,? was always gleefully anticipated as a summertime ritual. The delicious baked goods and the jellies and jams made from the fruit could be enjoyed into the cold winter months. That is, of course, if they lasted that long.
We still make and love all these things, but taking the extra time and expense to produce wine from the strawberries, cherries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, and other fruits adds another dimension that will challenge and hone your skills. This is because, unlike grapes (especially those varieties which one may regularly vint year after year), fruits, berries, and other feedstock used to make these wines have less predictable characteristics in their pH, acid, and sugar. Therefore, careful testing and attention to making the proper adjustments is important to producing a good fruit wine.
There is an abundance of websites that have good basic fruit wine recipes, and even recipes to make wine from vegetables and herbs. Simply plug ?fruit wine recipes? into a search engine.
Now for another reason why home winemakers should have a second look at fruit wines. Today, people are more health-conscious than ever. Almost every day for the past decade, starting with ?The French Paradox,? we?ve been bombarded with one clinical study after another that touts the health benefits of drinking red wine in moderation.
Well, surprise! The same health-promoting compounds found in Pinot Noir are found abundantly in fruits and berries. The polyphenol pigments that impart color to the fruit are known collectively as anthocyanins, a family of powerful antioxidants. The compound found in Pinot Noir called resveratrol is produced in greater amounts in this varietal as an antifungal because the skin of the grape is thin and susceptible to splitting. Resveratrol has been studied for its ability to block cell inflammation and oxidative stress related to arthritis and other degenerative diseases, as well as cancer treatment and prevention. *
Blackberries, mulberries, and especially blueberries are rich in powerful antioxidants like resveratrol. Blueberries also contain phytosterol and pterostilbene, which have recently been shown to be useful in lowering bad (LDL) cholesterol, preventing heart disease, and protecting the body against certain cancers.
None of these beneficial compounds are lost in the winemaking process, so why not raise a glass of fruit wine and drink to your health?
*Joseph, J.A., Shukitt-Hale B., Denisova, N.A. Bielinski D., Martin, A., McEwen, J.J., and Bickford, P.C. "Reversal of Age-Related Declines in the Neuronal Signal Transduction, Cognitive, and Motor Behavioral Deficits with Blueberry, Spinach, or Strawberry Dietary Supplementation," Journal of Neuroscience, September 15, 1999, Vol. 19, No. 18. pp. 8114-8121.]
Winemaking Tips from Ande Pazik of www.bubbleflo.com
E-mail Contact: dkceo@bubbleflo.com
Short Review on Chianti Region
Tips from Andre: Fruit Wines and Fruit Winemaking ?Part 1 of 2
Once again we have advent of the summer season in Western New York and Ontario and while some home winemakers limit their endeavors to the grape, othe...
Click Here to Read More About Wine ...
Chianti Region Products we recommend
Red Lady Tafelwein
A lite RED summertime wine, fits well with food cooked on the grill. Also makes a cool "Spritzer". Use in a tall glass, add ice plus 3/4 of the German Red Lady Tafelwein and the rest fill with soda of your choice. Refreshing cool crisp delight. Perfect wine gift! GRRLS701 GRRLS701
Price: 15.95 USD
News about Chianti Region
WINE Release New Varietal: V0.9.10
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 13:27:20 -0800
Everyone's favorite Windows non-emulator, WINE, has released version 0.9.10. Expect Direct3D improvements to start accumulating and better compatability with Explorer calls.
Custom Wine Making - Elite Vintners
Thu, 09 Mar 2006 16:06:23 -0800
For those interested in making wine, this company has developed product configurators where the customer can select from a series of red or white varietals. What is truly unique is this company appears to be on cutting edge in using the power of new technologies for mass customization. Their site is www.elitevintners.com
How far will you go for Pinot Noir?
Sun, 22 Jan 2006 22:54:48 -0800
Vineyard developers are snapping up thousands of acres of redwoods and firs in Sonoma County, with plans to clear the trees and plant the once-obscure varietal made famous by the wine-fueled road trip film "Sideways." Environmentalists are fighting back.
$9.99] Toscolo Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2000 Free Shipping on 4 or more by Wines `Til Sold Out
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:28:41 -0800
Toscolo Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2000 Normal 0 false false false ENUS XNONE XNONE By empsonusa.com TOSCOLO THE QUINTESSENCE OF CHIANTI A complete range of wines from Tuscanyamp;amp;rsquo;s preeminent Chianti region created by Neil and Maria Empson and star oenologist Franco Bernabei. Styled to achieve an incredible combination of complexity, structure, concentration and power with a soft feminine seductiveness that is all Tuscan. The name itself is a tribute to Tuscany: A Renaissance Italian
The Cheese Course: (The Capital)
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:21:57 -0800
A variety of cheeses go particularly well with the warm flavors of Thanksgiving. The large wheel at right is Fontina Val d’Aosta, an Italian cheese with a nutty and slightly herbaceous flavor with a hint of sweetness.
Balance key to food and wine matches (Otago Daily Times)
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:25:21 -0800
There's something about European wines that makes them good with food - often better, actually, than by themselves. I think it's the characteristic savoury hint and firm grip of European reds that blend so well with food.
Homemade Wine
Brandy Wine
Wine Price
Tips from Andre: Fruit Wines and Fruit Winemaking ?Part 1 of 2
Once again we have advent of the summer season in Western New York and Ontario and while some home winemakers limit their endeavors to the grape, others, including myself, anxiously await the arrival of the fresh fruit. Once dismissed out of hand by some as inferior and often quaintly referred to as ?country? wines, fruit wines are enjoying a surge in popularity never seen before, embraced by amateur and professional vintners alike.
And why shouldn?t they? Our region has the good fortune to possess a burgeoning agribusiness in fruit other than grapes and, as many fruit farmers have discovered (as indicated by the surge in farm winery licenses), wine returns a much more appealing margin than fruit alone. For those who are still on the fence about the virtues of fruit wine, may I suggest that you take a day to tour some of the local wine trails and try them.
For me, a family outing to the local fruit farms, especially a ?U-Pick,? was always gleefully anticipated as a summertime ritual. The delicious baked goods and the jellies and jams made from the fruit could be enjoyed into the cold winter months. That is, of course, if they lasted that long.
We still make and love all these things, but taking the extra time and expense to produce wine from the strawberries, cherries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, and other fruits adds another dimension that will challenge and hone your skills. This is because, unlike grapes (especially those varieties which one may regularly vint year after year), fruits, berries, and other feedstock used to make these wines have less predictable characteristics in their pH, acid, and sugar. Therefore, careful testing and attention to making the proper adjustments is important to producing a good fruit wine.
There is an abundance of websites that have good basic fruit wine recipes, and even recipes to make wine from vegetables and herbs. Simply plug ?fruit wine recipes? into a search engine.
Now for another reason why home winemakers should have a second look at fruit wines. Today, people are more health-conscious than ever. Almost every day for the past decade, starting with ?The French Paradox,? we?ve been bombarded with one clinical study after another that touts the health benefits of drinking red wine in moderation.
Well, surprise! The same health-promoting compounds found in Pinot Noir are found abundantly in fruits and berries. The polyphenol pigments that impart color to the fruit are known collectively as anthocyanins, a family of powerful antioxidants. The compound found in Pinot Noir called resveratrol is produced in greater amounts in this varietal as an antifungal because the skin of the grape is thin and susceptible to splitting. Resveratrol has been studied for its ability to block cell inflammation and oxidative stress related to arthritis and other degenerative diseases, as well as cancer treatment and prevention. *
Blackberries, mulberries, and especially blueberries are rich in powerful antioxidants like resveratrol. Blueberries also contain phytosterol and pterostilbene, which have recently been shown to be useful in lowering bad (LDL) cholesterol, preventing heart disease, and protecting the body against certain cancers.
None of these beneficial compounds are lost in the winemaking process, so why not raise a glass of fruit wine and drink to your health?
*Joseph, J.A., Shukitt-Hale B., Denisova, N.A. Bielinski D., Martin, A., McEwen, J.J., and Bickford, P.C. "Reversal of Age-Related Declines in the Neuronal Signal Transduction, Cognitive, and Motor Behavioral Deficits with Blueberry, Spinach, or Strawberry Dietary Supplementation," Journal of Neuroscience, September 15, 1999, Vol. 19, No. 18. pp. 8114-8121.]
Winemaking Tips from Ande Pazik of www.bubbleflo.com
E-mail Contact: dkceo@bubbleflo.com
Short Review on Chianti Region
Tips from Andre: Fruit Wines and Fruit Winemaking ?Part 1 of 2
Once again we have advent of the summer season in Western New York and Ontario and while some home winemakers limit their endeavors to the grape, othe...
Click Here to Read More About Wine ...
Chianti Region Products we recommend
Red Lady Tafelwein
A lite RED summertime wine, fits well with food cooked on the grill. Also makes a cool "Spritzer". Use in a tall glass, add ice plus 3/4 of the German Red Lady Tafelwein and the rest fill with soda of your choice. Refreshing cool crisp delight. Perfect wine gift! GRRLS701 GRRLS701
Price: 15.95 USD
News about Chianti Region
WINE Release New Varietal: V0.9.10
Wed, 15 Mar 2006 13:27:20 -0800
Everyone's favorite Windows non-emulator, WINE, has released version 0.9.10. Expect Direct3D improvements to start accumulating and better compatability with Explorer calls.
Custom Wine Making - Elite Vintners
Thu, 09 Mar 2006 16:06:23 -0800
For those interested in making wine, this company has developed product configurators where the customer can select from a series of red or white varietals. What is truly unique is this company appears to be on cutting edge in using the power of new technologies for mass customization. Their site is www.elitevintners.com
How far will you go for Pinot Noir?
Sun, 22 Jan 2006 22:54:48 -0800
Vineyard developers are snapping up thousands of acres of redwoods and firs in Sonoma County, with plans to clear the trees and plant the once-obscure varietal made famous by the wine-fueled road trip film "Sideways." Environmentalists are fighting back.
$9.99] Toscolo Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2000 Free Shipping on 4 or more by Wines `Til Sold Out
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:28:41 -0800
Toscolo Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2000 Normal 0 false false false ENUS XNONE XNONE By empsonusa.com TOSCOLO THE QUINTESSENCE OF CHIANTI A complete range of wines from Tuscanyamp;amp;rsquo;s preeminent Chianti region created by Neil and Maria Empson and star oenologist Franco Bernabei. Styled to achieve an incredible combination of complexity, structure, concentration and power with a soft feminine seductiveness that is all Tuscan. The name itself is a tribute to Tuscany: A Renaissance Italian
The Cheese Course: (The Capital)
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:21:57 -0800
A variety of cheeses go particularly well with the warm flavors of Thanksgiving. The large wheel at right is Fontina Val d’Aosta, an Italian cheese with a nutty and slightly herbaceous flavor with a hint of sweetness.
Balance key to food and wine matches (Otago Daily Times)
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:25:21 -0800
There's something about European wines that makes them good with food - often better, actually, than by themselves. I think it's the characteristic savoury hint and firm grip of European reds that blend so well with food.
Homemade Wine
Brandy Wine
Wine Price
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