The Odd Couple - Modest Wines Recipe
Okanagan Valley, BC - 2019 mERLOT/RIESLING
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Ingredients
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Wine Ingredients
Method
Wine Production
- 1
Harvesting
Carefully harvest Merlot and Riesling grapes from the Okanagan Valley, ensuring to select ripe and healthy bunches.
- 2
Crushing
Crush the grapes to release their juices, separating the skins and seeds from the liquid.
- 3
Fermentation
In a sanitized fermentation vessel, combine the Merlot and Riesling juices. Add the yeast and sulfur dioxide to the mixture. Allow it to ferment at a controlled temperature of around 18-22°C for 2-3 weeks.
- 4
Pressing
After fermentation, press the mixture to separate the wine from the remaining solids.
- 5
Aging
Transfer the wine to oak barrels for aging. Allow it to mature for at least 6 months to develop its flavors.
- 6
Bottling
After aging, filter the wine and bottle it. Seal the bottles and label them appropriately.