As a lover of Stones Ginger wine it was a little courageous of Simon to make me some from scratch. However, I am more than pleasantly surprised at just how good it is. I would even go as far to say that I prefer his.
It is lighter and more refreshing and is not as heady as Stones, with a lovely strong ginger tang that warms the stomach and a very pleasant citrus aftertaste. It certainly is as strong as Stones, one glass is enough to put a little colour in the cheeks and a smile on your face. Beautiful golden coppery gingery colour as well. All in all, a great success and one I hope Simon will repeat.
Recipe was the one on page 31 from Favourite Country Wines and Cordials and uses 3 oz of root ginger a few lemons and 1lb of rasins and made 4 x 750ml bottles with a bit left over for sampling.
I made this wine on the 12th of August 2013 and was bottled on the 7th of November so it's still a young wine but very good.
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