Mer Chardonnay Recipe

Wine Making Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Grapes

   Harvest the Chardonnay grapes and remove any stems or leaves. Rinse them gently under cool water.

2. 2

   Crush the Grapes

   Using a wine press or your hands, crush the grapes to extract the juice and transfer it into a fermentation vessel.

3. 3

   Add Water

   Pour the measured water into the fermentation vessel containing the grape juice. Stir gently to combine.

4. 4

   Add Yeast

   Sprinkle the wine yeast evenly over the surface of the juice mixture. Allow it to hydrate for about 15 minutes, then stir gently to incorporate.

5. 5

   Add Sugar

   Dissolve the sugar in a small amount of warm water and add it to the fermentation vessel. Stir well to ensure it is fully dissolved.

6. 6

   Add Sulfites

   Dissolve the potassium metabisulfite in a small amount of water and add it to the mixture to prevent unwanted bacteria and oxidation.

7. 7

   Fermentation

   Cover the fermentation vessel with a clean cloth and allow it to ferment at a controlled temperature (around 18-22°C) for about 1-2 weeks, or until fermentation activity ceases.

8. 8

   Racking

   Once fermentation is complete, siphon the wine off the sediment into a clean container. Avoid disturbing the sediment at the bottom.

9. 9

   Aging

   Transfer the racked wine into an oak barrel or glass carboy for aging. Allow it to age for at least 3 months for the best flavor development.

10. 10

    Bottling

    Once aged, siphon the wine into sterilized bottles, leaving some headspace. Cork the bottles tightly and store them in a cool, dark place.