Category Archives for "Making Wine"

Homemade Pumpkin Wine Recipe

Homemade Pumpkin Wine Recipe As the evenings grow longer, leaves redder, and the air chillier, pumpkins become an increasingly common ingredient in homecooked meals. But how about using this fruit (yes – technically, pumpkins are not vegetables!) for winemaking? We tend to think of pumpkins as treats that taste best with spices – particularly cinnamon […]

Homemade Ginger Wine Recipe

Homemade Ginger Wine RecipeGinger wine is one of the more straight forward homemade wines to make. It might be quick and easy but it doesn’t skimp on flavor! We explain the steps below.Although ginger may not look like a good base for a wine, nothing could be further from the truth. This unassuming root makes for […]

Homemade Pomegranate Wine Recipe

Homemade Pomegranate Wine Recipe Our pomegranate wine recipe is uncomplicated and tastes great! Read on for detailed instructions and a basic equipment list.Although pomegranate wine may sound pretty exotic, it’s actually very easy to make at home.  Homemade pomegranate wine, with the addition of sugar and raisins, makes for a sweet, refreshing, fruity alternative to […]

Homemade Mulberry Wine Recipe

Homemade Mulberry Wine Recipe There are plenty of mulberry wine recipes around – there’s even one featured in the cook-book classic Good Things in England by Florence White!  Admittedly, it’s a bit outdated, but it just goes to show that we’ve been making mulberry wine for a long time. Just like fresh, ripe mulberries, homemade mulberry wine […]

Homemade Persimmon Wine Recipe

Homemade Persimmon Wine RecipeIt’s certainly not a common wine but we believe it should be more popular. Naturally sweet and quick to ferment, it’s a winemakers dream!In many ways, persimmons are the ideal fruit for homemade wine. Not only are they easy to prepare, they are also rich in natural sugars – which are a […]

Homemade Lemon Wine Recipe

Homemade Lemon Wine Recipe We’ve all heard about wines made with berries – not to mention grapes – but have you ever come across a citrus wine recipe?Despite the commonly held view that fruits used for wine have to be sugary, citrus fruit makes for truly unique, great-tasting wine.  And though lemons may not be […]

Honey Wine Recipe: The Oldest Wine in History

Honey Wine Recipe: The Oldest Wine in History It is the oldest wine in history, steeped in mythology and enjoyed by cultures all across the world – it can only be honey wine, AKA mead. History buffs and literary junkies will already be very familiar with the background of this unique and enduring wine. It was […]

Homemade Elderberry Wine Recipe You Must Try [Full Instructions]

Homemade Elderberry Wine Recipe You Must Try The elder is one of my favorite plants to drink, and this elderberry wine recipe is the best I have ever tried!In the summer, its creamy white flowers produce the most fragrant white wine, and in the autumn, the ripe, purple berries can be turned into a rich […]

A Must-Try Muscadine Wine Recipe [Full Instructions]

A Delicious Homemade Muscadine Wine Recipe With Step By Step Instructions Imagine a wine that’s full bodied, fragrant and good for your health…. No, we’re not talking about spinach sauvignon or chia seed chardonnay, but the very real and easy-to-make muscadine wine! You can make it at home by following this step-by-step recipe (if you enjoy […]

How to Stop Fermentation in Winemaking

How to Stop Fermentation in Winemaking One of the greatest challenges in winemaking is stopping the fermentation. Fermentation is caused by the yeast which consumes the sugars from the wine and turns them into alcohol. The fermentation process generally stops on its own when there is no sugar left, so you will have a really dry […]