Vine prunings

[Mamgiowl]

I read somewhere that you could make wine from vine prunings. My grapes have come to nothing due to the weather, but the vines are growing strongly with far too many leaves so I thought I'd make the best of a bad job and make wine from them, However I can't find a recipe. Can anyone help please?

[Duffbeer]

Jan, you can for sure, have read about it a few times, but can't seem to recolect where. I shall brows a few of my books and forums, and let you know if it pops up.

[Duffbeer]

Here we go Jan, it's called folly wine, apparently it makes a light but pleasant wine.
There was no recipe as such, but from what I can gather it's made simular to PARSNIP wine, where the leaves and tendrils are boiled, then the strained liquer is used to dissolve the sugar and is then fed with WGC. Hope that's enough to go on, I'll post more if I can find it.

[fatbloke]

Can't say for certain (not sure where the book is), but I seem to recall it being mentioned in CJJ's "First Steps" book.

If I can find my copy later I'll post whatever it says.

regards

JtFB

[Mamgiowl]

Thanks both for reminding me it was called 'Folly Wine' and I have found the reference In First Steps. Unfortunately Berry recommends making it but gives no instructions at all on method, quantity or any thing else so I'll have another trawl of the web using the correct name.

Ta

[Mamgiowl]

Ooh, how very embarrassing, my profound apologies to Mr Berry.

Having spent a frustrating hour or so trawling the web I went back to First Steps only to find that two pages had got stuck together and there was indeed a recipe for this wine.

I reproduce it here in case anyone else is interested:

5lb Leaves and tendrils
3lb Sugar
1tsp Citric acid
Water to one gallon
Yeast and nutrient

Boil water and pour over prunings and let stand for 48 hours, turning occasionaly. Strain and press leaves, 'wash' them with 1pint water for a second pressing. Add sugar and dissolve, add yeast etc and pour into fermenting vessel. Fit airlock and proceed as usual.

If I do make this (quantity of prunings an issue) I'll tweak it a bit, especially where the sugar is concerned, and keep you posted

[NorthernWiner]

That's an interesting sounding concoction.

Most grape winemakers strive to keep stems and leaves out of their wines because failure to do so can result in unpleasant herbaceous flavors. In this recipe, it appears as if that's the goal.

Keep us updated, Jan. I'd like to hear how this one comes out.

Steve

[morris minor]

vine pruning

have made this wine many times and each time I never seem to be amazed (or drunk )

[malcmackenzie]

Recipe

I have not made this myself but I am told it can be very good indeed.

There is a good recipe for it in C J J Berrys book 'first steps to winemaking'

Malc

[Ted.B]

Vine prunings also get a mention in Bill Smiths award winning wines.

[Cellar_Rat]

that's an interesting sounding concoction.

You read my mind - Nicely put. LOL