May
27
2009
Whether you like them for their health benefits or for their delicious taste, these little blue bundles make a delicious wine that everyone can enjoy!
Ingredients:
6 lbs Blueberries
½ cup Lt Dry Malt
4 pts Water
1 ¾ lb Sugar
½ tsp Acid Blend
½ tsp Pectic Enzyme
½ tsp Energizer
1 Campden, crush
1 pkg Sherry or Port yeast
Tip: All this can be bought in one convenient package [...]
May
27
2009
Did you know that studies have shown blueberries to contain micronutrients that can help fight different kinds of cancer, regulate blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels and fight Alzheimer’s disease? They truly are a super-fruit. You’d almost be stupid not to make this recipe!
Ingredients:
2 lbs Blueberries
½ pt Red grape conc. (for later)
7 pts Water
1 ¾ lb [...]
May
21
2009
Ahhh raspberries… for something so small they sure do pack a lot of flavour. How can you not make wine with them?
Ingredients:
3 lb Raspberries (fresh or frozen)
7 pts Water
2 ¼ lb Sugar
½ tsp Acid Blend
½ tsp Pectic Enzyme
1 tsp Nutrient
1 Campden, crush
1 pkg Wine yeast
Starting S.G. 1.090-95
Note: The above ingredients can be purchased all together [...]
May
21
2009
They may not be as smart as your cell phone, but they’re way more delicious! (Especially in wine form-see below for more details!)
Ingredients:
4 lb Blackberries (fresh or frozen)
7 pts Water
2 ¼ lb Sugar
½ tsp Acid Blend
½ tsp Pectic Enzyme
1 tsp Nutrient
1 Campden, crush
1 pkg Wine yeast
Starting S.G. 1.090-95
Note: The above ingredients can be purchased all [...]
May
21
2009
Looking for a change in your wine palette? Just beet it!
Ingredients:
2 ½ lb Sugar Beets
¾ Grape Conc. Or ½ lb Raisins
1 gal Water
1 ¾ lb Sugar
¼ tsp Tannin
2 tsp Acid Blend
1 Campden, crush
1 pkg Wine yeast
Starting S.G. 1.095-1.100
Tip: The above ingredients can be purchased for a low low price at
letsmakefoodandwine.com!
Method:
1. Wash beets, skin the [...]
May
21
2009
Talk about a red red wine! Give this beet wine recipe a try!
Ingredients:
2 ½ lb Beets
1 gal Water
2 ¼ lb Sugar
2 tsp Acid Blend
1 tsp Nutrient
¼ tsp Tannin
1 Campden, crush
1 pkg Wine yeast
Starting S.G. 1.095-1.100
Tip: The above ingredients can be purchased for a low low price at letsmakefoodandwine.com!
Method:
1. Wash beets, skin the beets, and cut up into [...]
May
21
2009
Did you know that more foods are made with wheat than any other cereal grain? Why not keep a good thing going with a wheat wine recipe? See below for details…
Ingredients:
¾ lb Wheat
½ pt Lt. Grape Conc.
6 ½ pt Water
2 ¼ lb Sugar
3 tsp Acid Blend
¼ tsp Tannin
1 tsp Nutrient
1 Campden, crush
1 pkg Wine yeast
Starting [...]
May
21
2009
At first glance, a field of barley might look like the most plain and boring thing in the world. But, with a few easy steps and a little bit of patience, this once dull plant could be transformed into a delicious wine! Read on to find out how!
Ingredients:
1 lb Barley or 8 oz Dry Malt
1 [...]
May
20
2009
Question: Why do bananas wear sunscreen?
Answer: Because they peel!
Okay, okay. So bananas definitely do not constitute a great joke. They do, however, make an excellent wine. Keep reading to see how it’s done! It can only get better from here on, right?
Ingredients:
3 lb Bananas, fresh or 8 oz. Dried.
8 oz White grape concentrate.
1 oz. Ginger [...]
May
20
2009
Despite what you might have learned from Saturday morning cartoons, bananas can be used for more than just a slippery peel or a tasty snack for a monkey. Read on and you will discover a whole new side to this yellow treasure. Not only are they a fun, delicious fruit, but they can actually be [...]