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Cakebread Cellars Recipe

Time3h
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Cakebread Cellars Classic Chardonnay

Fermentation and Aging

Method

Preparation

1

Harvesting Grapes

Carefully harvest ripe Chardonnay grapes, ensuring no stems or leaves are included.

2

Crushing Grapes

Crush the harvested grapes in a clean container to release the juice. Strain the juice to remove solids.

3

Mixing Ingredients

In a fermentation vessel, combine the grape juice, water, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

Fermentation

4

Adding Yeast

Sprinkle the yeast over the mixture and gently stir to incorporate. Cover the vessel with a clean cloth.

5

Fermentation Process

Allow the mixture to ferment for 1-2 weeks at a stable temperature, checking daily for bubbles indicating fermentation.

Aging and Bottling

6

Adding Oak Chips (Optional)

If desired, add oak chips to the fermented wine for additional flavor and aroma.

7

Sulfite Addition

Once fermentation is complete, add sulfites to the wine to preserve it.

8

Bottling

Using sanitized bottles, transfer the wine into bottles, leaving some space at the top. Seal with corks.

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