Veraison- Krupp Vineyard, Atlas Peak, Ca Recipe

Time6h

Serves12

Make Veraison- Krupp Vineyard, Atlas Peak, Ca Recipe in just 6h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Select the Grapes
Harvest 5 lbs of ripe Krupp Vineyard grapes, ensuring they are at their peak ripeness for optimal flavor.
2
Prepare Oak Barrels
Sanitize 2 new French oak barrels to prepare for fermentation. Ensure they are free from any contaminants.

3
Crush Grapes
Crush the harvested grapes to extract juice, then transfer the juice to the sanitized oak barrels.
4
Add Yeast and SO2
Sprinkle the yeast packet over the grape juice in the barrel. Add 50 ppm of sulfur dioxide to prevent unwanted fermentation.
5
Monitor Fermentation
Allow the mixture to ferment for 7 to 14 days, monitoring the fermentation temperature and sugar levels regularly.
6
Adjust with Water
If necessary, dilute with up to 1 cup of water to achieve desired sugar levels and balance.

7
Blend with Other Varietals
After fermentation, blend in 2 lbs of Merlot and 3 lbs of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes to enhance flavor complexity.
8
Age the Wine
Transfer the blended wine back into the oak barrels and age for at least 6 months to develop flavor.

9
Bottle the Wine
Once aging is complete, carefully siphon the wine into 12 sanitized 750ml bottles, ensuring no sediment is transferred.
10
Cork and Seal
Cork each bottle with a cork and seal it with foil to preserve the wine.
11
Taste and Enjoy
Once bottled, allow the wine to rest for an additional month before tasting. Enjoy your Veraison wine from Krupp Vineyard!