How to Make Homemade Wine

Part one of 10 part Winemaker Minute Series covers all the basics of making your own wine at home. Get Mike's FREE book at http://www.how-to-make-wine.net/free_book.html

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[greatbigtrust]

@zeen137 Well, simply put you can't. Most comercial grade yeasts die out at about 17-18% alcohol, but try freezing your product. The water, because it has a higher freezing point than alcohol, will freeze at the top(if you cool it slow enough) and whats left will have a lot more punch. I've gotten my own stuff up as high 35% or 70 proof. Good luck.

[greatbigtrust]

I hate to quibble with Mike . . . BUT, during your primary fermentation, i.e. the first week DO NOT SEAL YOUR VAT!!!!!!!!!!!! All of those wonderful natural yeasts that are just floating around (free of charge) will be lost. The only way to get a good rounded flavor is to challenge your yeast; (montrachet, Cote du Blanc, what have you) is to give them some competition. I promise you that if you leave your must open you'll be much more pleased with your results. Mike, you're the man!!!!

[coronapeacock]

if you guys dont add Camden tablets you will get sick 110% u need it to kill the yeast off before u drink it !!!

[MallCop6]

WAR EAGLE!