I am collecting elderberries to make a wine.
I have collected 1/4 of what is needed so far but am unsure how to store them while waiting for me to collect the other 3/4.
I will eventually freeze them because it'll be some weeks until brewday. Prior to freezing, should I:
I am thinking of the first option, but don't want to end up ruining any wine because of my actions.
Any advice would be great.
I have collected 1/4 of what is needed so far but am unsure how to store them while waiting for me to collect the other 3/4.
I will eventually freeze them because it'll be some weeks until brewday. Prior to freezing, should I:
- Wash them on the stems and then freeze them
- Leave them on stems, unwashed, and just freeze them
- Remove from stems and freeze
- removed from stems, wash, then freeze
I am thinking of the first option, but don't want to end up ruining any wine because of my actions.
Any advice would be great.
