Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Wine Brewing

I started making my first batch of wine tonight. Since starting to brew last fall I have made three batches of beer and a batch of hard cider. The only thing left is wine so I thought I would give it a go.

Here is the grape must all mixed with pitched yeast on top

Here is the wine in the fermentor with an airlock on top

The kit makes a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc which is my favorite white wine. I am hoping it is really close to the Stoneleigh Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc that I prefer. If everything goes well there will be 30 bottles on Dec 8th which I will split with my Sister.

If you would like to see the brewing proccess check out my other blog: Daniel's Home Brew
Posted by Dan at 7:57 PM

15 comments:

  1. meemsnycOctober 27, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    That is so cool! Did you grow your own grapes?

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  2. DanOctober 27, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    meemsnyc - no room for grapes unfortunately. I would try though if I ever have the room.

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  3. kelliOctober 27, 2010 at 9:46 PM

    very cool. i love wine!

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  4. KathOctober 28, 2010 at 5:03 AM

    There's nothing like a glass of home made wine. They rarely taste exactly like a bought wine but they have their own character.

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  5. Daphne GouldOctober 28, 2010 at 7:46 AM

    I remember my mom making wine a couple times when I was a kid. I once picked a whole bunch of wild chokecherries and had her made wine out of them. I don't think that one turned out well.

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  6. StefaneenerOctober 28, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    That's very adventurous. Good luck!

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  7. Kalena MicheleOctober 29, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    I can't wait to see how this turns out, Dan. Awesome!

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  8. Red IcculusOctober 29, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    Dude, New Zealand sauv blancs and really buttery chards are the only whites I will drink. I hope it turns out super fantastic for you!

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  9. StephenOctober 30, 2010 at 4:00 AM

    I love wine! It makes me relax.. I can't wait to your homemade wine.. :)

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  10. daphneOctober 30, 2010 at 4:38 AM

    I love wine but I never thought of brewing it.

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  11. jbest123October 30, 2010 at 6:10 AM

    Way to go Dan, I knew it was just a matter of time.:) I will be botteling a batch of Green Apple Riesling the end of next week. John

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  12. kitsapFGOctober 30, 2010 at 9:19 PM

    My folks used to make wind regularly when I was growing up. It was always an adventure - some of it was very good and some was very "yeasty" and not very good. I think it is fun that you are adventuring into this and even if this batch does not turn out as expected, you may be suprised at some of the beautiful successes you may have later.

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  13. kitsapFGOctober 30, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    Okay.. that was supposed to be WINE not "wind"! LOL! Of course, leaving it at "wind" makes my comment pretty funny to read. ;D

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  14. ThomasNovember 5, 2010 at 8:46 AM

    This is so cool! Can't wait to see how it turns out.

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  15. Stephanie from GardenTherapy.caNovember 8, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    oh, cool. good for you!

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