SG Wines Country 6 Bottle Strawberry
SG Wines Country 6 Bottle Strawberry Wine Making Kit invites you to explore the delightful craft of winemaking by producing a medium-sweet rosé-style wine that embodies the essence of fresh strawberries. This kit is meticulously designed to yield 6 bottles or 4.5 litres of wine with an approximate alcohol volume of 10%, perfect for those who relish the fragrant and refreshing taste of strawberries in a beautifully crafted wine. Whether enjoyed on a warm summer evening or as a charming addition to a brunch, this strawberry wine is sure to impress with its fresh and aromatic flavour.
Your Wine Kit Includes:
- A grape juice concentrate blend pouch, selected to complement the natural sweetness and aroma of strawberries, forming a harmonious base for the wine.
- A wine yeast sachet and a yeast nutrient sachet, essential for a successful and efficient fermentation process.
- An acid regulator and stabiliser sachet to ensure the wine maintains its delightful freshness and longevity.
- A flavouring add-back to infuse your wine with the vibrant and aromatic essence of strawberries, enhancing its overall sensory profile.
- Wine finings A and B to clarify your wine, ensuring a clear and appealing appearance that matches its exquisite taste.
The kit's ingredients include a base of white grape juice concentrate combined with apple and elderberry juice concentrates, and enriched with strawberry flavouring to capture the essence of this beloved fruit. It also comprises essential additives such as citric acid, sodium citrate, and preservatives like potassium sorbate and sodium metabisulphite to ensure the wine's quality and preservation.
Instructions
To create your own Strawberry Wine, follow these straightforward steps:
- Begin by thoroughly cleaning and sanitising all your winemaking equipment, setting a clean and hygienic foundation for your winemaking journey.
- Mix the ingredients according to the kit's instructions to prepare the wine must, ensuring a perfect blend of flavours.
- Allow the must to ferment for at least 5 days, enabling the development of the wine's aromatic strawberry character.
- Clear any sediment to ensure your wine is crystal clear and free from impurities.
- Bottle your wine, optionally adding up to 160g of sugar if a sweeter taste is preferred.
- Enjoy the delightful taste of your homemade Strawberry Wine, a beautiful reflection of your winemaking expertise.
For detailed winemaking instructions, please consult the comprehensive guide included with your kit.
Additional Equipment Required:
- A fermenter with a capacity of at least 5 litres for the primary fermentation stage.
- An airlock and grommet to maintain an optimal fermentation environment.
- A demijohn or secondary fermenter for the clarification stage of your winemaking.
- Essential tools such as a mixing spoon, hydrometer, and thermometer for precise preparation and monitoring.
- A syphon for the gentle transfer of wine, ensuring minimal disturbance to the sediment.
- Cleaner and steriliser to maintain the cleanliness and sterility of your winemaking equipment.
- Sugar, specifically 600g of granulated sugar or 670g of brewing sugar, required for fermentation, with an optional 160g for sweetening at the bottling stage.
- 6 x 750ml wine bottles, corks, and a corker or screw caps to securely store your wine.
Allergen Information: This kit contains sulphites and crustaceans, crucial for the winemaking process but may pose allergen risks for some individuals.