Yes, very interesting article. When we started making wine I was astounded at the number of things you could ferment. I have recipes for wine using oak leaves (one for old leaves, one for new leaves). The most unusual wine we tried was banana wine. All the way through I was sure we’d have to throw it away, as it smelled like sour milk. But the smell gradually went away & the finished product was a non-descript (no strong banana flavor) white wine. More fun for talking about than drinking & we made a cute label for it.
“I have recipes for wine using oak leaves (one for old leaves, one for new leaves). “
Years ago I was at a winemakers symposium and the speaker complained of all the things other than grapes that people are using to make wine. An old Italian in the back of the room stood up and said, “I make excellent garlic wine.”
I’ve never had any, but I’m game for a taste.