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Merlot Wine
Making Recipe
Around the holiday season, wine becomes a
staple at dinner time. It also makes a great
gift for family members, friends, and
hostesses.
Yet, what is even more valuable is wine that
is made by the giver. Making wine is not as
difficult as it may seem—one of the first
decisions to make is what type of wine you will
make. A popular choice is merlot wine, making
it easy to find recipes.
The
Necessities Of Wine
Making
A merlot wine making
recipe requires a few basic
necessities. You will need the standard wine
making equipment, which can be ordered on the
internet. Additionally, specifically pertaining
to this merlot wine making recipe, you will
need cheesecloth or straining bags, as well as
a potato masher.
Prior to beginning the merlot wine
making recipe, you will need to
gather all the ingredients. This means that you
will need: 22 liters of merlot juice, 1 liter
of blackberry juice, 22 grams of yeast, 1
package of Lalvin EC1118 “Champagne” yeast, and
72 grams of potassium metabisulphate.
When gathering ingredients, make sure to
consider your flavor preferences. For example,
because merlot has a strong flavor, many people
choose to add more blackberry juice to make the
flavor more neutral. Additionally, people who
want a stronger blackberry flavor might choose
to use the actual berries instead of the juice.
It all depends on what you prefer!
Step
By Step, Day By Day
Making wine can take a long time, so be sure
to begin this merlot wine making recipe early
enough in advance to ensure it is ready for a
special event or holiday. The first step in the
recipe is to sterilize all the equipment in a
mixture of potassium metabisulphate and water.
Next, add the blackberry juice to the merlot
juice and stir well.
Add half of the yeast to the mixture, and
then add the Lalvin EC1118 “Champagne” yeast on
top. Allow the mixture to sit for one hour, and
then mix completely.
The next part of the merlot wine making
recipe involves a lot of waiting. For the first
five days, stir the mixture daily. For the
following two days, let the mixture sit. On the
seventh day, seal the mixture in a fermenter
and let sit for 21 days. After this time
period, carefully move the mixture into
another, clean fermenter and let it ferment for
an additional 28 days.
At this point, the merlot wine you have made
is ready to be bottled. However, don’t drink it
just yet—the bottled wine should have a chance
to age for anywhere from thirty to ninety
days.
Wine
Made Simple
For a creative and classy gift idea, the
merlot wine making recipe will not disappoint.
You are sure to make many wine lovers very
happy.
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