2021 Pineapple Wine

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The Pinest Apple you've ever tasted

Immersed in my adventures to the farmers’ markers, I had a desire to add a tropical fruit to my collection. I wanted a tropical fruit, yet one that is not commonly converted to wine. This is where I came across one the most refreshing and delicious tasting fruits, the Pineapple. I immediately knew that this was the one and could almost imagine the taste.

I began to make my selections, knowing that it was vital to seek out pineapples that have a vibrant golden-yellow hue. This coloration often indicates a fruit that has ripened just enough to offer the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Another key factor to consider is the scent of the pineapple; a ripe pineapple will emit a sweet, inviting aroma from its base, which the wine would inherit. The size of the pineapples influenced my selection; larger pineapples will provide more fruit for fermentation, but the sweetness and ripeness were my target to define the quality of the wine.

Engaging with the farmers directly helped provide me valuable insight into the pineapple’s growing conditions and harvest time. This reassured me of my selections and helped me feel closer to the produce as I did with that, I had grown myself. Inquiring about the variety of pineapple was also enlightening, as the certain types would offer flavors and aromas that were more suited to my wine production.

With my selections made I was quite satisfied with my choice. I was excited to begin the winemaking journey, transforming these exotic fruits into a delightful and unique beverage one to expand my ever growing collection.