Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Wine Ingredients
Method
Wine Making Process
- 1
Harvest the Grapes
Select ripe Riesling grapes and hand-pick them to ensure quality.
- 2
Crushing and Pressing
Crush the grapes to release the juice and press them to separate the juice from the skins.
- 3
Fermentation
Transfer the juice into a fermentation vessel. Add yeast and allow it to ferment for about 2-3 weeks at controlled temperatures.
- 4
Clarification
After fermentation, allow the wine to settle for several weeks. This helps clarify the wine by letting solids settle at the bottom.
- 5
Aging
Siphon the clear wine off the sediment and transfer it to oak barrels or stainless-steel tanks for aging. This can last from a few months to several years, depending on the desired flavor.
- 6
Bottling
Once aged, the wine is filtered and bottled. Add sulfur dioxide to preserve it.
- 7
Enjoy
Chill the Riesling and serve it in a wine glass. Pair it with light dishes or enjoy it on its own.