Muscadine wine- experiment

[s.arkvinomaker]

Hi there Woodturner,
Yes muscadines can be very acidic. Next time you are by the winery's in Altus stop by the newer winery called Chateau D'Arc. they make a muscadine quite different from the other two. It is pretty good but a little pricey. Bethel winery around the corner from Post also makes muscadine and a nice collection of fruit wines also. I think they oak theirs. Bethel makes a Strawberry wine that is just like taking a bite out of a fresh strawberry. I like their Blueberry wine also. Post makes the best muscadine wine of all in my opinion and Weiderker a close second.

 

[WoodTurner]

When I took the Post tour they are related by family to the Wiedeker folks from way back. I love that Muscadine Red - reminds of coughmedicine almost as a kid but of course it is better. I bought 2 cases while there and a few extra of the Vignoles which is very hard to find anywhere else. That one is excellent also.

 

[s.arkvinomaker]

Hi there Woodturner,
Have you ever tried Post's Blush Muscadine? If not not you have to try it.
It is very good and smooth. It screams Muscadine!

 

[Jzak]

If I'm Not mistaken I have had Wiedeker Muscadine Red Before it tasted like rose petals, are we talking about the same thing? I thought he used rose petals to mask over the muscadine taste. Guerra here in Texas makes a muscadine but I think he uses Chocolate syrup when he ferments to darken the color and mask over the muscadine.
From what it sounds like I need to make a trip to South Arkansas.. whats the name of the wineries that make muscadine and where are they located... I really think I need to go visit a few.
Also too when we talk about muscadine wine are we comonly reffering to them being sweet? Almost every muscadine wine I have ever tried except for my own was Sweet.Edited by: Jzak

 

[Waldo]

Why the heck would anyone want to make a Muscadine wine and mask the taste of Muscadine?

 

[s.arkvinomaker]

I agree Wade. It is a very unique wine and a Southern thing! Nothing like it. I have experimented with blending it with other fruits like Strawberry. But I used the Bronze variety to keep the color of the wine from being to dark. It came out a blush. I was trying to see if I could use it as a blending grape. Tasted pretty good.