Description
Book SynopsisSimple Instructions and Superb Recipes from a Winemaking Legend
With local breweries and wineries popping up everywhere, learning how to make wine is on everyone’s “to do” list. Utilize the guidance of home-winemaking legend Jack B. Keller, Jr. In the 1990s, Jack started one of the first (if not the first) wine blogs on the internet. His expertise, along with that of wine chemistry guru Daniel Pambianchi, is shared with you in Home Winemaking. It takes a fun, practical, step-by-step approach to making your own wine.
The book begins with an introduction to winemaking, including basic principles, equipment needed, and exactly what to do. After the fundamentals are covered, you’re given a variety of tested, proven, delicious recipes. More than just grape wines, you’ll learn how to make wine out of everything from juices and concentrates to foraged ingredients such as berries and roots. There are even recipes that utilize dandelions and other unexpected ingredients. With 65 options, you can expand your winemaking season indefinitely!
Jack’s simple approach to the subject is perfect for beginners, but winemakers of every skill level will appreciate the wealth of information. So get this essential winemaking book, and get started. You’ll be sipping to your success in no time.
Table of ContentsIntroduction
Chapter 1: Essential Concepts
Chapter 2: Equipment, Additives, and Supplies
Chapter 3: Putting It All Together
Chapter 4: Grape Wine Recipes
Chapter 5: Soft Fruit and Berry Wine Recipes
Chapter 6: Hard Fruit Wine Recipes
Chapter 7: Root Wine Recipes
Chapter 8: Flowers, Herbs, and Forage Wine Recipes
Chapter 9: Wine Recipes for Concentrates
Chapter 10: Juice Wine Recipes
Appendices
Index
