First Batch Of Wine Completed (Pictures)

[Justin_Sane]

Well I just finished my first batch of wine the other night. You can see the whole story on my blog:

http://www.drinksplanet.com/natures-nectar-grape-juice-wine-1270.html

Here are a few snap shots of what I ended up with.

 

[JohnT]

Looking good!

Not sure I agree with your choice on closures. I would recommend that you try to seal the next batch using natural corks and no wax. I think you will find that the wine will age much better.

 

[ffemt128]

Looking good!

Can you tell us what varietal?

Looks good....

John,

Judging from the recipe, a varient of Welches...but using a better quality concentrate.

 

[jeepbabe]

Nice job!

 

[Justin_Sane]

Thanks alot everyone.

The variety is as Doug said, a variant of Welches. It's a "Vitis Labrusca" or Concord Grape. But yes a much higher quality juice then Welches by far.

 

[Rocky]

Nice work, Justin. Do you have a wax stamp for the initial on top? How did you do that? Looks really neat.

 

[nucjd]

Here ya go Rocky.

http://www.nostalgicimpressions.com/Brass_Wax_Seal_Stamps_Symbols_s/119.htm

 

[nucjd]

And also. Good job Justin Sane !

 

[Justin_Sane]

Yeah I bought a solid brass wax stamp off E-bay. I was going to hand carve one out of lime stone, but the weather has been hectic here in Ohio haha.

 

[olusteebus]

very nice touch

 

[Montresor]

Very nice. I'm curious if I read the bottle right what is the ABV of the wine?


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[MrKevin]

Nice job, I use natural corks, But the idea of using a screw top and dipping it in wax was awesome. I cannot think of any reason that will no keep well. Thats a real cool idea. Some real nice wines have started using screw tops.

 

[Julie]

Nice looking wine, and rather ingenious on the tops with wax. Please let us know the wine ages.

 

[Justin_Sane]

It's ruffly 12.6% ABV.
And thank you everyone. I will be sure to let everyone know how the aging goes. Even as of now the wine tastes really good, so I'm very excited to see what a little time does. In the mean time I think I'm going to try beer brewing next lol.

 

[Montresor]

Now I feel like stupid I didn't see the point.


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