Fireweed, Himalayan balsam and bramble tip wine and MKG

[Andy Hamilton]

Thought it was about time our wine guru got some of the recognition he deserves with this recipe for Fireweed, Himalayan balsam and bramble tip wine
To try and prememt some questions.
Fireweed Epilobium angustifolium AKA London weed or Rosebay willowherb
Himalayan balsam -Impatiens glandulifera AKA Policemans helmet. Some say that it is poisionous but this has no basis in truth. Of the 100's I have fed this to only one has ever reacted and this can be true of oranges, kiwi fruits ect. The reaction was a very mild prickly throat which disapated after a few minutes.

Always, always steralize everthing that touches the must.
The flowers are for colour so don't stress too much about how many you are using.

[boboff]

That is a fantastic recipe! My kind of Weeding!

[prison break fan]

MKG has been an enormous help to me with my wine making. I raise a glass to him most evenings!! pbf.

[Glen Gilchrist]

MKG has been an enormous help to me with my wine making. I raise a glass to him most evenings!! pbf.

MKG is 100% responsible for why I am right now drinking grape and raspberry wine - and have discovered a new hobby that I am sure won't run it's course in a couple of months.

MKG - I salute you with a glass tonight and most nights. Karma ;-)

Glen

[scrap]

Indeed,MKG has been a big help and inspiration.

To MKG