Fermentation Has Begun

Five days ago I began making a six gallon Shiraz wine kit. As I go I’m recording videos on how it’s done, here’s the first video on what comes in a winemaking kit.

Today I wanted to share my first update on my wine. I’m four days into the wine making process. After the first day the airlock started bubbling away signifying that the primary fermentation had begun.

My airlock venting carbon dioxide.

When fermentation first began the airlock was bubbling quite rapidly. The lid to the fermenter was pushed up in the middle from all the pressure, so much so that I was wondering if that little airlock was going to shoot out like a rocket. Continue reading “Fermentation Has Begun”

What Comes in a Winemaking Kit?

So you’ve decided you want to make wine but what do you need to get going? First of all you’ll need to choose a wine kit.

A wine kit includes a grape juice concentrate, most importantly, but also several additional chemicals used during the winemaking process. In this video session I’ll show you what you can expect to find in your winemaking kit when you open it up.

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Bottling Wine

Bottling is the final step in the wine making process that requires any  effort on your part. After this time takes care of the rest.

The major considerations when bottling are what kind of bottle to use, type of closure, and to add gas or not

Bottles

The type of bottle you use is completely up to you. A bottle’s shape does not impact the taste or life of your wine in any way. Continue reading “Bottling Wine”