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 [...]
First off this is for informational purposes only. I have never tried to make marijuana wine but I saw a few recipes and thought I would share. Wine can be made from just about any fruit or plant material so it makes sense that marijuana wine is another possibility. Obviously, attempting to make this would [...]
Always use clean and sanitized equipment. Be sure to sanitize all equipment before using. This means all containers utensils and tubing. Always use chlorine free and non distilled water. You filter the water with a simple brita carbon filter or use store bought filtered water. Do not use distilled water as it can suffocate the [...]
This is an old timers dandelion wine recipe and here is what you will need.. 2 quarts of dandelion flowers ( flowers only, no stem ) 1 gallon boiling water Juice of 2 lemons plus a little zest 2.5 lbs granulated sugar Bring the gallon of water to a boil and add the lemon zest [...]
Here is a recipe for a gallon of jalapeno wine for anyone who wants to try something a little out of the ordinary! I haven’t tried making a batch of it yet but I bet using this with garlic and butter would make a great sauce for mussels or clams. Ingredients: 12 fresh jalapenos 1 [...]
The hydrometer is an important piece of equipment for your wine making. Simply put, the hydrometer is a tool that measures the density of a liquid in relation to water. Measuring your pre-fermented must will tell you how much potential alcohol your wine will have and let you know if it will end up on [...]
The process of making your own wine is a fairly simple one, although it can be overwhelming to someone trying it for the first time. Learn the basics of making wine first [...]