| p>Making wine is a little bit science and a little bit | | | | be required for winemaking. |
| art, and like anything worthwhile, learning to make | | | | - You will need a good wine recipe. Again your |
| good wine takes time and practice. These wine | | | | local winemaking shop will have a complete supply |
| making instructions will give you a good overview | | | | and there are countless recipes on the internet. |
| of the process, you will then need to give it a try. | | | | Start with a simple recipe and only increase the |
| The more you practice the better you will | | | | complexity after you gain experience. Additionally, |
| become, and the best part is that you get to | | | | use a recipe that others like and that has been |
| drink your "mistakes". | | | | well tested. |
| Home winemaking is a fun, exciting hobby for | | | | - Make wine in a room with a constant |
| people that are creative and enjoy making things, | | | | temperature of between 45 to 65 degrees, and |
| or who love social drinking, or want to give away | | | | humidity between 50% to 80%. |
| their wine as gifts to family and friends. Here are | | | | - Ensure equipment is properly washed and |
| some simple homemade wine making instructions: | | | | sanitized prior to use. This not only kills germs but |
| - Use your own fresh grapes from your | | | | eliminates wild yeasts that can be detrimental to |
| backyard. You can also make wine from any | | | | your wine making. |
| number of fruits. Also, many farms will allow | | | | - Read though your recipe and wine making |
| buyers to pick their own fruit which is another | | | | instructions thoroughly, preferably several times, |
| good source. You can purchase fruit concentrate | | | | to get a good understanding of the process. |
| from your local winemaking shop as a last resort. | | | | Additionally, ensure you know how to use the |
| - You will need to purchase your wine making | | | | equipment and have read those instructions as |
| equipment and have it ready to go. Carboys, | | | | well. |
| fermentation locks, plastic funnels, trial jars, siphon | | | | Making homemade wine is a fun hobby to start |
| tubes, wine bottles with corks to name a few. | | | | on your own, or to enjoy with friends and family. |
| These are obtained at local winemaking stores or | | | | After the initial cost of some equipment, the |
| these days can be ordered online. | | | | ongoing expenses are fairly small especially if you |
| - You will also need to purchase your necessary | | | | grow your own fruit. Start small and as your |
| ingredients. Your recipe might require a specific | | | | knowledge, confidence, and experience grows you |
| ingredient, but in general, yeast, pectic enzyme, | | | | can learn to make different wines to share with |
| wine tannin, acid blend, and campden tablets will | | | | everyone. |