5 corks or screw caps (don’t re-use corks) or, another gallon jug with a screw cap.
Instructions:
Wash every utensil you use in very hot water immediately before using. Rinse thoroughly. It is very important that everything is spotlessly clean. Any contamination will produce vinegar or worse!
Start the yeast “starter mixture : Mix yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1/2 cup of warm water. Leave the mixture to bubble while you prepare the wine.
Dissolve the remainder of the sugar in hot water, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the sugar dissolves completely. Leave to cool. Pour juice, sugar solution and lemon juice into gallon container.
Swirl the container to mix the ingredients well, then add the yeast mix. Bung and construct an air lock.
Place in an undisturbed location at an even temperature, (70 degrees Fahrenheit or higher). Leave 5 months. (This wine should clear without any help if you don’t disturb it.
Siphon the wine carefully into wine bottles or gallon jug using the plastic tubing (avoid the bottom inch and all of the sedimentation at the bottom of the jug. )
If you are using corks, soak them for about 10 minutes in hot water while you are bottling, and fit tightly into the neck of each bottle. If necessary, tap in carefully with a wooden mallet. Store your wine in a cool area or refrigerate. Drink when chilled.
2 thoughts on “White Grape Juice Wine”
Wow. I thank you for having this posted since I’ve been wishing to see an actual process on how to make a wine. But because of you, I’ll have the chance to try making it on my own. You sure, this will work?
Wow. I thank you for having this posted since I’ve been wishing to see an actual process on how to make a wine. But because of you, I’ll have the chance to try making it on my own. You sure, this will work?
Hello Kelly,
One of the fascinations of making your own wine is that – No – you can never be sure 🙂 Good luck.