I just started a batch of apple wine and here is what I used. 5 gallons of fresh pressed apple cider with no preservatives added. 2 pounds dextrose (corn sugar) 1 packet Moncharet yeast Super simple recipe! I think I might try to carbonate half of it to drink sooner, maybe even by this Thanksgiving, [...]
Basic Types of White Wine.. WAll types of white wine are made by growing and processing white grapes. The finished wine will vary greatly depending upon the type of grape grown and several other variables. Below are some of the major types of white wine: Chardonnay: Chardonnay is a good choice for fish and chicken [...]
Basic Types of Red Wine Red wine comes from dark violet grapes. The grapes are fermented whole, with the everything intact. The finished wines can be light or sweet, refreshing or mellow. Below are some of the major types of red wine: Barbera: This grape is similar to Merlot, but not as well known. Barbera [...]
When a winemaker refers to ‘lees’ he or she is speaking of the sediment that falls to the bottom of their vessels after fermentation and aging. It is made up mostly of dead and residual yeast along with fine particles from the fruit in the must. When you let the wine sit undisturbed the sediment [...]