Hi SDI, If you end up moving North, you may want to investigate Haskap bushes-- These produce a fruit that looks like an elongated blueberry, but tastes like a blueberry/raspberry combination, and are unrelated to the blueberry family. They are very hardy plants that clone easily. Found in many parts of Siberia, they grow well in my part of Canada (Zone 6a or 6b), also Minnesota and even Colorado. Mine make great jam too, but never tried making wine with them--yet! Here's a link: https://nutraceuticalsgroup.com/uk/blog/haskap-berries/
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If you end up moving North, you may want to investigate Haskap bushes-- These produce a fruit that looks like an elongated blueberry, but tastes like a blueberry/raspberry combination, and are unrelated to the blueberry family. They are very hardy plants that clone easily. Found in many parts of Siberia, they grow well in my part of Canada (Zone 6a or 6b), also Minnesota and even Colorado. Mine make great jam too, but never tried making wine with them--yet! Here's a link:
https://nutraceuticalsgroup.com/uk/blog/haskap-berries/