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Ingredients
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Wine Ingredients
Method
Winemaking Process
- 1
Harvesting Grapes
Harvest the Niagara grapes when they are fully ripe, ideally in late summer to early fall.
- 2
Crushing Grapes
Crush the harvested grapes to release the juice. This can be done manually or using a grape crusher.
- 3
Fermentation
Transfer the crushed grapes and juice into a fermentation vessel. Add yeast and stir well. Allow the mixture to ferment at a controlled temperature for 1-2 weeks.
- 4
Pressing
After fermentation, press the mixture to separate the liquid from the solids. Collect the liquid in a clean container.
- 5
Adding Sugar
Dissolve the sugar in water and add it to the wine. This step is optional and can be adjusted based on desired sweetness.
- 6
Aging
Allow the wine to age in a cool, dark place for at least 6 months. This enhances the flavors and aromas.
- 7
Bottling
Once aged, carefully siphon the wine into clean bottles, leaving some space at the top. Seal with corks or caps.
- 8
Enjoy
Store the bottles in a cool, dark place. The wine is ready to be enjoyed after at least a few weeks of bottling.
