I have 3.5 gallons of Blueberry wine that is coming along nicely. I plan on fortifying at least a gallon to a port style wine. I have done all the math and know the proper ratios to achieve my target ABV. I will also sweeten to an SG of 1.030 to 1.040, for more of a dessert wine. My question is a pretty basic "chicken or the egg" type question, but I still can't decide. Is it best to fortify then sweeten, or sweeten then fortify???
My inclination is to sweeten then fortify to get the base wine the way I want it first. It may not make much difference, since I can probably make any necessary adjustments regardless of the order, but I would appreciate the input of others.
Thanks,
Greg
My inclination is to sweeten then fortify to get the base wine the way I want it first. It may not make much difference, since I can probably make any necessary adjustments regardless of the order, but I would appreciate the input of others.
Thanks,
Greg