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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.