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Wine From Grapes
So last year i planted 3 seedless concord grape vines, with the intention of
a true homebrew. But now Im not sure im up for this I have no idea about crushing grapes, should they ferment on the skins. I know i still have a few months before the grapes are ripe so im trying to have a plan so im prepared. so any tips or literature on the subject would be great help |
White grapes are normally crushed before fermentation but you can just stomp them with your feet and ferment for a few days with the skins if you can't borrow a press. After primary ferment you can take off the free run juice and ferment as any normal home made wine.
It is vital with grapes to get a wine hydrometer or even better a refractometer to test the sugar level, you want a minimum of 18 or preferably 20+ brix before you pick. |
Try this link. Has a lot of good information to get started with.
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