How Do You Make Wine Out Of Grape Juice?
Homemade wine. Yes, you can make wine from grape juice! Some recipes call for using frozen juice concentrate. This recipe calls for using juice directly off the grocery store shelf. Wine made from this recipe has been awarded several medals in amateur wine competitions across the US, a few of which have been best-of-show. The following information assumes you have the equipment and supplies needed, as well as a basic understanding of home winemaking techniques. Visit your local wine and beer supply store for equipment, supplies, and advice. • Starting specific gravity (corrected for temperature) should be about 1.098. This is about 13.4% potential alcohol. • Rack when specific gravity is almost 1.000. Add 1 Campden tablet per 2 gallons. • Top up with additional juice. Do this slowly because there may be some foaming. • When fermentation has completed, stabilize with potassium sorbate (1 Tsp per gallon) and potassium metabisulphite (1 Campden tablet per gallon). • Sweeten to taste with
