House Red Recipe

Wine Making Process

1. 1

   Prepare the Grapes

   Wash the red grapes thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or pesticides. Remove the stems and any damaged grapes.

2. 2

   Crush the Grapes

   Place the washed grapes in a large bowl or container. Use your hands or a potato masher to crush the grapes, releasing their juice. Make sure to break the skins to maximize juice extraction.

3. 3

   Combine Ingredients

   In a large fermentation vessel, add the crushed grapes along with sugar and water. Stir the mixture until the sugar is fully dissolved.

4. 4

   Add Yeast

   Sprinkle the yeast over the grape mixture and stir gently to combine. This will initiate the fermentation process.

5. 5

   Fermentation

   Cover the fermentation vessel with a clean cloth or fermentation lid. Allow the mixture to ferment in a dark, cool place for about 7-10 days, stirring daily.

6. 6

   Secondary Fermentation (optional)

   If using oak chips, after the initial fermentation, transfer the liquid to a clean carboy or glass container and add oak chips for additional flavor. Allow to ferment for another 2-4 weeks.

7. 7

   Bottling

   Once fermentation is complete, siphon the wine into clean bottles, leaving some space at the top. Seal with corks and store in a cool, dark place.

8. 8

   Aging

   Let the bottled wine age for at least 6 months before tasting to allow the flavors to develop.