Food preservation generally evokes visions of Pickles, Jelly, dried veggies strung on a decorative braid such as braided garlic, or even fruits and vegetables preserved in oils. Fruits and vegetables can also be preserved in alcohol – spirits such as vodka, cognac, brandy or even wine. Not only does the alcohol preserve the produce, the … Read more
All fruits have organic acids, be it malic acid, citric acid, tartaric acid Acids are the natural element coupled with sugars that gives fruits, fruit juice and particularly wine their succulent crisp and tart tastes. In wine, minerals, sugars, and alcohol along with trace components help to regulate the tartness of acidic components and give … Read more
A hydrometer is an instrument used to measure the density of liquids. More specifically it measures the specific gravity of a liquid. The specific gravity is the relative density of a wine must in comparison to water. A hydrometer floats higher in a heavier dense liquid than it does in plain water. This fact is … Read more
1. Prepare the Fruit. Prepare the fruit [any fruit] by cutting it up into small pieces, break the skins on smaller fruits. Remove any seeds or pits and some of the skins on thick skinned fruits such as apples, they lead to a bitter tasting wine. On smaller seeded fruits, it’s obviously not possible to … Read more
This Recipe calls for dried Goji Berries. Although if you access to fresh ones, don’t use them here as it will drastically alter ratios ….. Ingredients 2 pounds Dried Goji Berries 1 lb Raisins Water 1.5 lbs. sugar 1 Pkg. Wine Yeast 2 Campden Tablets or 1/4 Teaspoon Potassium Bisulfite 1 teaspoon tannin 1 teaspoon … Read more
Are you into wine making? If so, you’ll know that there are a lot of different presses on the market to choose from. In this guide, we’ll take a look at some of the best wine presses for small batch wine making. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re looking for an upgrade, we’ve got you covered! Keep reading to learn more.