> At a recent natural wine fair in London, I encountered winemakers who farmed by the phases of the moon and didn’t own computers; one man foraged his grapes from wild vines in the mountains of Georgia;
I wonder if those wild grapes were muscadine or scuppernongs? They grow wild in NC, and are absolutely delightful. They're big, juicy, super sweet, with the only downsides being a pit inside and tough skin on the outside. Still would prefer them to the seedless grocery store grapes any day. I've only tried a few wines made from them, and though I'm no expert on the topic, I think it's worth a try if you're in the mood for something a bit more adventurous. The price is usually quite reasonable too.
I wonder if those wild grapes were muscadine or scuppernongs? They grow wild in NC, and are absolutely delightful. They're big, juicy, super sweet, with the only downsides being a pit inside and tough skin on the outside. Still would prefer them to the seedless grocery store grapes any day. I've only tried a few wines made from them, and though I'm no expert on the topic, I think it's worth a try if you're in the mood for something a bit more adventurous. The price is usually quite reasonable too.