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Cakebread Cellars Recipe

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Inspired by Ruffino's On The River
Time3h
Serves12
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Last updated Jul 14, 2026

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Ingredients

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Cakebread Cellars Classic Chardonnay

Fermentation and Aging

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Harvesting Grapes

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

  2. 2

    Crushing Grapes

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

  3. 3

    Mixing Ingredients

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

Fermentation

  1. 4

    Adding Yeast

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

  2. 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

  1. 6

    Adding Oak Chips (Optional)

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

  2. 7

    Sulfite Addition

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

  3. 8

    Bottling

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

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