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> >Do all grape leaves work just as well (wild grapes v. grape varieties you
> planted)? We have one very piddly concord grape vine but lots of wild
> grapes.

All grape leaves work.  But for blocking pectinase it is muscadine grape 
leaves that are the most prized and are used to produce commercial tannins 
for 
that purpose. I've used concord, catawba, and fredonia leaves for pickles, 
stuffed grape leaves, and other kitchen uses and can vouchsafe for them.   
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