Apothic Red Blend California Recipe
Recipe information
Make Apothic Red Blend California in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
Ingredients
Directions
1. Prepare the Grapes
Wash and destem the Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot, and Syrah grapes. Remove any damaged or unripe grapes.
2. Crush the Grapes
Crush the grapes using a grape crusher or by hand to release the juice. Transfer the crushed grapes into a fermentation vessel.
3. Mix Ingredients
Add the oak chips and sugar to the crushed grapes. Stir well to ensure the sugar is dissolved and the oak chips are evenly distributed.
4. Add Water
Pour the water into the fermentation vessel with the grape mixture. Stir gently to combine.
5. Add Yeast
Sprinkle the yeast over the top of the mixture. Do not stir immediately; allow it to hydrate for about 10 minutes.
6. Fermentation
Cover the fermentation vessel with a clean cloth or fermentation lock. Allow the mixture to ferment in a dark, cool place for 7-14 days, stirring daily.
7. Press the Wine
Once fermentation is complete, press the mixture to separate the liquid from the solids using a wine press or cheesecloth.
8. Secondary Fermentation
Transfer the pressed wine into clean fermentation vessels. Allow it to undergo secondary fermentation for another 4-6 weeks.
9. Bottle the Wine
Once secondary fermentation is complete, siphon the wine into clean bottles, leaving some space at the top. Seal with corks.
10. Age the Wine
Store the bottled wine in a cool, dark place for at least 6 months to develop its flavors before enjoying.
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