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barryjo
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Joined: 01 November 2009 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 46 |
   Topic: beet winePosted: 31 March 2010 at 12:10pm |
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I made beet wine years ago but I always thought it tasted "earthy". To be more exact, it tasted like dirt. Any ideas on how to eliminate that taste?
Yes, I did wash and peel the beets before processing.
Thanks.
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Bert
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Posted: 31 March 2010 at 5:02pm |
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I made a Sugar Beet wine 3yrs. ago [still have some left], it had that " earthy" smell and taste to it also....After about two yrs. and many rackings the taste is gone, but the last I checked the smell was still there.....Let's see what kind of ideas are out there to get rid the "earthyness"...
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Bert
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boozinsusan
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Joined: 11 September 2009 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 161 |
Posted: 30 August 2010 at 2:59pm |
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That is why I don't like beets at all....they taste like dirt.... love the greens though.....
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appleman
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Posted: 30 August 2010 at 4:32pm |
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Bert how about pinching your nose with your fingers, close your eyes and sip it gently. Pretend that earthiness is a good pinot more.
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joeswine
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Posted: 31 August 2010 at 4:41am |
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some things are left best the in there original state
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Bert
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Posted: 04 September 2010 at 7:12pm |
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The smell is gone, is a very nice looking white wine...but still that earthy taste, not one of my better wines..lol...
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Bert
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barryjo
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Posted: 04 September 2010 at 7:37pm |
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I notice that several of the recipes use lemons and/or oranges. Would this be a possibility?
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Waldo
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Posted: 05 September 2010 at 3:50am |
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I would try adding some red grape concentrate and a little tannin
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joeswine
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Posted: 05 September 2010 at 5:44am |
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the addition of fruit zest would naturally mask the task you have now,but like I stated beets are Best left unto themselves,stewed,or marinated there just fine,
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Bert
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Posted: Yesterday at 6:39pm |
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Maybe I can just mix it with some orange juice....will have to try that...
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