After I got the recipe for 5 gallons and I even prepared it, and I use
Ingredients:
15–20 lbs pitted, ripe plums; pits must be removed, being detrimental to the wine
12 lbs Corn Sugar (have 1 extra lb in case you need to add more later)
5 gal. Distilled Water (have 1 extra gallon for topping up later)
2 -1/2 tsp Yeast Nutrient (Diammonium Phosphate)
2 -1/2tsp Pectinol (pectin enzyme)
5 Campden Tablets (sodium-bisulfite), initially: later 12-15 more needed
7 tsp Tartaric Acid
10 grams Epernay II Wine Yeast (can purchase in 10-gram bottles)
After primary fermentation: 1 2/3 tsp. Sparkolloid (fining agent), mixed with
1-2 cups of water
At bottling: 2 -1/2 tsp Wine Stabilizer (Sorbitat- potassium sorbate) which is at a
needed rate of 1/2 tsp per gallon of wine
Goal:
Original brix of must: 20 – 22 (I prefer 22)
Total acid: 6-6.5%
First, 10-gallon open fermenting container, w/lid, and a straining bag for fruit
Then a 7-gallon carboy with airlock.
Lastly, a 5-gallon carboy with airlock and then I proceed with the steps of making wine.