Purple Hands Lone Oak Ranch Pinot Noir Recipe
Make Purple Hands Lone Oak Ranch Pinot Noir Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Wine Ingredients
Method
Wine Making Process
- 1
Harvesting Grapes
Harvest the Pinot Noir grapes when they reach optimal ripeness, typically in late summer to early fall.
- 2
Crushing Grapes
Destem and crush the grapes to release their juice. This can be done using a grape crusher or by hand.
- 3
Adding Ingredients
In a sanitized fermentation vessel, combine the crushed grapes, water, sugar, and potassium metabisulfite. Stir thoroughly.
- 4
Pitching Yeast
Sprinkle the yeast over the mixture and gently stir to incorporate. This initiates the fermentation process.
- 5
Fermentation
Seal the fermentation vessel with an airlock and let it ferment in a cool, dark place for about 1-2 weeks, monitoring daily.
- 6
Pressing
Once fermentation is complete, press the mixture to separate the liquid from the solids, collecting the wine in a clean container.
- 7
Aging
Transfer the wine to oak barrels or glass carboys for aging. Allow the wine to age for at least 6 months for optimal flavor.
- 8
- 9
Enjoying
Let the wine rest for a few weeks before tasting. Serve chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy your homemade Pinot Noir.