Everyone knows that good grapes make world-class wine. But in recent years, the quality of kit wines has improved enough to impress even the most dedicated fresh-fruit purist. Besides offering first-time winemakers an easy introduction to the hobby, kits offer experts a chance to makes wines from grape-growing regions around the world. Some varietals simply […]
It all starts with grapes on the vine: and it’s important that these are properly ripe. Not ripe enough, or too ripe, and the wine will suffer. The grapes as they are harvested contain the potential of the wine: you can make a bad wine from good grapes, but not a good wine from bad […]
Home winemaking shouldn’t be expensive, so it’s not necessary to splurge on special equipment. Ingredients and equipment You will need the following ingredients 16 cups fruit 2 cups honey 1 packet yeast Filtered water You will need the following equipment: A 2 gallon (7.6 L) crock or glass jar (you can often find these at […]
Nothing feels as satisfying and authentic as making your first batch of wine from fresh grapes. And there’s no better time to try it than in early autumn, when grapes all over the country are ripening in vineyards and backyard gardens. Whatever kind of grapes you use, the general techniques, equipment and ingredients are the […]