Ken Wright Willamette Valley Recipe
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Ingredients
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Wine Ingredients
Method
Wine Making Directions
- 1
Harvesting Grapes
Select ripe Pinot Noir grapes from the vineyard, ensuring they are free of blemishes or rot. Harvest approximately 100 kg of grapes.
- 2
Crushing Grapes
In a clean fermentation vessel, crush the harvested grapes to release their juice. This process can be done by hand or using a grape crusher.
- 3
Adding Yeast
Sprinkle 5 g of yeast evenly over the crushed grape mixture. Stir gently to incorporate the yeast into the must (the mixture of juice, skins, and seeds).
- 4
Adding Sulfites
To prevent unwanted microbial growth and oxidation, add 3 g of sulfites to the must. Stir well to ensure even distribution.
- 5
Fermentation
Cover the fermentation vessel with a clean cloth and allow the mixture to ferment for 7-14 days at a controlled temperature of around 20°C (68°F). Stir daily to promote fermentation.
- 6
Pressing
Once fermentation is complete, press the mixture to separate the liquid wine from the solids. Use a wine press or a clean cloth to extract as much juice as possible.
- 7
Adding Water
If necessary, add 200 ml of water to adjust the wine's body and acidity. Stir gently to combine.
- 8
Aging
Transfer the wine to oak barrels or stainless steel tanks for aging. Allow the wine to mature for at least 6 months, tasting periodically to check for flavor development.
- 9
Bottling
Once aged to your preference, bottle the wine in clean, sterilized bottles. Seal with corks and label accordingly.