Pumpkin |
3 Gallons |
| Season |
October 2002 |
| Pumpkin flesh |
23 pounds - rind and seeds discarded |
| White sugar |
9 pounds |
| Yeast nutrient |
3 teaspoons |
| Amylase |
3 teaspoons |
| Yeast |
Gervins Purple Label - New Yeast Strain GV26 |
| The pumpkins were stripped of their seeds and the rind removed, then the pulp was cut up before being blended in a food processor. The pulp was then frozen, which incidentally helps to break down the cells. Half the sugar was dissolved and mixed in with the wine as usual. | |
Marrow |
3 Gallons |
| Season |
September 2002 |
| Marrow flesh |
23 pounds, seeds and approximately 5 cm of the
rind
removed, so no green flesh remaining |
| Root ginger |
10 ounces, finely shredded |
| Demerara sugar |
9 pounds |
| Yeast nutrient |
3 teaspoons |
| Amylase |
3 teaspoons |
| Yeast |
Gervins Purple Label - New Yeast Strain GV26 |
| The marrow's were stripped of their seeds and the rind removed, then the pulp was cut up before being blended in a food processor. Half the sugar was dissolved and mixed in with the wine as usual. | |