Mascot By Harlan, Napa Valley Recipe
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Mascot by Harlan, Napa Valley
Method
Directions for Making Mascot by Harlan, Napa Valley
- 1
Prepare the Grapes
Wash and destem the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec grapes. Crush the grapes gently to release their juice, and place them in a fermentation vessel.
- 2
- 3
Introduce Yeast
Sprinkle the packet of wine yeast over the grape mixture. Allow it to sit for 10 minutes before stirring gently.
- 4
Add Oak Chips
Add 1 cup of medium toast oak chips to the mixture to impart flavor. Stir well to incorporate.
- 5
Fermentation Process
Cover the fermentation vessel with a clean cloth and let it ferment at room temperature for 7-10 days, stirring daily.
- 6
Press and Strain
After fermentation, press the mixture to extract as much juice as possible and strain it into a clean container.
- 7
Add Sulfites
Add sulfites to taste to stabilize the wine and prevent spoilage.
- 8
Bottle and Age
Transfer the wine into bottles and seal them. Allow the wine to age for at least 6 months before tasting.