SG Wines Country 6 Bottle Cherry Wine Making Kit is an exceptional choice for those looking to craft a sweet and vibrant red wine infused with the rich and tangy essence of sour cherries. This kit is designed to produce a wine that captures the complexity and delightful tanginess of cherries, resulting in 6 bottles or 4.5 litres of wine with an approximate alcohol volume of 12%. It's perfect for wine enthusiasts who enjoy the intricate flavours and aromas that cherry wine has to offer, making it an excellent addition to any wine collection or a special occasion.
Your Wine Kit Includes:
- A grape juice concentrate blend pouch, specifically chosen to complement the sour cherry flavour, creating a balanced and flavourful base.
- A wine yeast sachet, along with a yeast nutrient sachet, to ensure a robust and complete fermentation process.
- An acid regulator and stabiliser sachet to maintain the ideal balance and longevity of the wine.
- A flavouring add-back to infuse your wine with the deep and aromatic qualities of sour cherry.
- Wine finings A and B to clarify your wine, ensuring it has a smooth and appealing finish.
The ingredients are meticulously selected, featuring a base of white grape juice concentrate paired with elderberry and apple juice concentrates, and enriched with cherry juice concentrate and specific flavourings to achieve the desired taste profile. The kit also contains vital additives like citric acid, sodium citrate, and preservatives such as potassium sorbate and sodium metabisulphite to ensure the wine's quality and preservation.
SG Wines Country 6 Bottle Cherry
Create your own Cherry Wine with these simple steps:
- Begin by thoroughly cleaning and sanitising all your winemaking equipment to ensure a clean start to your winemaking journey.
- Mix the ingredients as instructed in your kit to prepare the wine must, ensuring a harmonious blend of flavours.
- Allow the must to ferment for at least 5 days, enabling the development of the wine's rich cherry character.
- Clear any sediment to ensure your wine is crystal clear and free from impurities.
- Bottle your wine, adding up to 270g of sugar if a sweeter taste is preferred.
- Enjoy your handcrafted Cherry Wine, a vibrant testament to your winemaking expertise.
For comprehensive winemaking instructions, please refer to the detailed guide included with your kit.
Additional Equipment Required:
- A fermenter with a minimum capacity of 5 litres for the primary fermentation process.
- An airlock and grommet to maintain optimal fermentation conditions.
- A demijohn or secondary fermenter for the clarification stage of winemaking.
- Essential tools such as a mixing spoon, hydrometer, and thermometer for accurate preparation and monitoring.
- A syphon for the careful transfer of wine, ensuring minimal disturbance to the sediment.
- Cleaner and steriliser to keep all equipment clean and ready for use.
- Sugar, specifically 800g of granulated sugar or 890g of brewing sugar, required for fermentation, with an optional 270g 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, integral to the winemaking process but may pose allergen risks for some individuals.
