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Wine Recipe

I made wine at home using grape juice, sugar, and wine yeast. Fermented for weeks, then bottled. Simple, fun, and surprisingly delicious!

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Making your own wine at home is easier than you might think. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious, homemade wine that will impress your friends and family. This recipe uses grape juice without preservatives, a bit of sugar, and a packet of wine yeast. Follow these steps, and in a few weeks, you'll be enjoying your very own homemade wine.

Wine Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 gallon without preservatives grape juice
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 packet wine yeast

Instructions:

  1. Sanitize all equipment.
  2. Pour grape juice into the fermentation vessel.
  3. Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
  4. Add wine yeast and stir well.
  5. Attach airlock and let ferment for 4-6 weeks.
  6. Siphon wine into bottles and seal.

What You Will Need

What you will need to make wine

  • Grape juice: Provides the base flavor and color for the wine, essential for fermentation and overall taste.
  • Sugar: Boosts alcohol content by feeding the yeast, resulting in a stronger, more robust wine.
  • Wine yeast: Converts sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide, crucial for the fermentation process.

Tools and Instruments Required

What tools/instruments will be needed to make wine?

  • Fermentation vessel: Holds the grape juice and allows fermentation to occur without contamination.
  • Airlock: Prevents air from entering while letting gases escape during fermentation.
  • Siphon: Transfers wine from the fermentation vessel to bottles without disturbing sediment.
  • Sanitizer: Ensures all equipment is clean to avoid unwanted bacteria or yeast.
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Wine Recipe

A simple homemade wine recipe.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Beverage
Cuisine Global
Servings 4 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Fermentation vessel
  • Airlock
  • Siphon
  • Bottles

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 gallon Grape juice without preservatives
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 1 packet Wine yeast

Instructions: 

  • 1. Sanitize all equipment.
  • 2. Pour grape juice into the fermentation vessel.
  • 3. Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
  • 4. Add wine yeast and stir well.
  • 5. Attach airlock and let ferment for 4-6 weeks.
  • 6. Siphon wine into bottles and seal.

Notes:

Ensure all equipment is properly sanitized to avoid contamination.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 18gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

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Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions

Make Ahead Instructions

  1. Prepare the wine as per the recipe.
  2. Let it ferment completely.
  3. Bottle the wine, ensuring bottles are sealed tightly.
  4. Store bottles in a cool, dark place.

Freezing Instructions

  1. Pour wine into freezer-safe containers, leaving some space for expansion.
  2. Seal containers tightly.
  3. Label with the date.
  4. Freeze for up to 6 months.
  5. Thaw in the fridge before serving.

Using wine yeast instead of bread yeast ensures a smoother fermentation process, resulting in a better-tasting wine.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ:
How long does it take to make wine using this recipe?
It takes about 4-6 weeks for fermentation, plus additional time for aging if desired.
Can I use any type of grape juice?
Yes, as long as it’s without preservatives.
Do I need special equipment?
Basic fermentation equipment like a vessel and airlock is needed.
How do I know when fermentation is complete?
When bubbles stop forming in the airlock, fermentation is done.
Can I use regular baking yeast instead of wine yeast?
It’s possible, but wine yeast gives better results.

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