Bedrock "old Vine" Recipe
Make Bedrock "old Vine" Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Harvesting and Preparing Grapes
Begin by harvesting the Old Vine Zinfandel grapes. Remove any stems and leaves, then rinse under cool water to remove dirt and debris.
- 2
Crushing Grapes
Crush the grapes in a large fermentation vessel to release their juice. You can use a grape crusher or simply press them with your hands for a more traditional method.
- 3
Adding Sugar and Water
In a separate container, dissolve the sugar in the gallon of water. Once dissolved, pour this mixture into the fermentation vessel with the crushed grapes.
- 4
Inoculating with Yeast
Sprinkle the yeast packet over the grape juice mixture. Stir gently to incorporate the yeast into the mixture.
- 5
Fermentation Process
Cover the fermentation vessel with a cloth and let it sit in a cool, dark place for about 7-10 days. Stir the mixture daily to ensure proper fermentation.
- 6
Adding Oak Chips and Sulfites
After fermentation, add the oak chips and sulfites to the mixture to enhance flavor and preserve the wine. Stir gently.
- 7
Secondary Fermentation
Transfer the mixture to a glass carboy for secondary fermentation. Seal it with an airlock and let it ferment for an additional 4-6 weeks.
- 8
Bottling the Wine
Once secondary fermentation has completed, siphon the wine into clean bottles, leaving some space at the top. Seal with corks or caps.
- 9
Aging
Store the bottles in a dark, cool place for at least 6 months to allow the flavors to mature before tasting.