Ken Wright Pinot Noir Recipe

Time3h

Serves5

Make Ken Wright Pinot Noir Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Harvesting Grapes
Select high-quality Pinot Noir grapes. Harvest about 1 kg of ripe grapes, ensuring they are free from rot and damage.
2
Crushing Grapes
In a clean fermentation vessel, crush the harvested grapes to release the juice. This can be done by hand or with a fruit crusher.
3
Adding Water and Sugar
Add 500 ml of water to the crushed grapes and mix in 100 g of sugar. Stir well to dissolve the sugar completely.
4
Adding Yeast
Sprinkle 5 g of wine yeast over the mixture and stir gently to combine. This will initiate fermentation.
5
Fermentation Process
Cover the fermentation vessel with a clean cloth and let it sit at room temperature (20-25°C) for about 1-2 weeks. Stir the mixture daily to encourage fermentation.
6
Pressing Grapes
Once fermentation is complete, press the mixture to separate the liquid from the solids. Use a wine press or a clean cloth to extract as much juice as possible.
7
Aging (Optional)
If desired, add 50 g of oak chips to the wine for aging. Transfer the liquid to a clean glass carboy for 3-6 months to enhance flavor.
8
Bottling
After aging, carefully siphon the wine into clean bottles, leaving some space at the top. Seal with corks and label the bottles.
9
Enjoying Your Wine
Once bottled, let the wine rest for at least a month before tasting. Serve chilled or at room temperature to enjoy the full flavor of your homemade Pinot Noir.