Thanks Julie--we'll give it a try on the BB.
When we experimented with the anise, we used 1 small and one large anise in a gallon of concord. The anise wasn't strong, just in the background. So we now have a 5 gallon batch going using the same proportion we used in the one gallon. 6 gallons would take about 6 small and 6 large anise--monitor it and remove the wine when you think the taste is to your liking. In the gallon batch, I think we left it on the anise for about 3 months or so.
I like the idea of the cranberry with concord--not something I'd ever think about. We have some cranberry in secondary ferment right now. We'll give it a try when we get it aged.
Other blends we do with concord is with elderberry and we make a burgundy/concord blend too that is very good. We use Alexander's concentrate for the burgundy.[/
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Hi Everyone! I know this is an old thread but I am about to harvest my concord/fredonia grapes and have TONS of elderberries. Turock I am interested in your post here that you have made a blend. I was thinking of instead of blending two finished wines possibly fermenting elderberries with my concord/fredonias? Do you have a rough recipe or even feedback on best ratio of elderberries to grapes? And how many lbs per gal? If you don't mind sharing? Thanks in advance!
