Oyster Bay Pinot Grigio, Nz Recipe
Make Oyster Bay Pinot Grigio, Nz Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Wine Ingredients
Method
Wine Making Process
- 1
Harvesting and Crushing
Begin by harvesting ripe Pinot Grigio grapes. Crush the grapes in a clean container to release the juice and pulp.
- 2
Juicing
Transfer the crushed grapes to a press and extract the juice into a fermentation vessel. Make sure to separate out the skins and seeds.
- 3
Adding Water
Add 500 ml of water to the extracted grape juice to achieve the desired acidity and to balance the flavor.
- 4
Yeast Addition
Sprinkle 5 grams of wine yeast over the juice and stir gently to combine. This will initiate the fermentation process.
- 5
Fermentation
Cover the fermentation vessel with a clean cloth and let it sit in a cool, dark place for about 1-2 weeks, monitoring the fermentation activity.
- 6
Sulfur Dioxide Addition
After fermentation, add 50 mg of sulfur dioxide to the wine to preserve its freshness and prevent oxidation.
- 7
Sweetening
If desired, add 100 grams of sugar to the wine to enhance sweetness, stirring until fully dissolved.
- 8
Racking
Once fermentation is complete, transfer the wine to a clean container, leaving sediment behind. This process is known as racking.
- 9
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Serving
Chill the wine before serving. Enjoy your homemade Oyster Bay Pinot Grigio!