Who is your friend?
Your hydrometer is the best friend that you have. Never blindly follow a receipe and add exactly what it says concerning sugar. There are too many variables with the sugar content of the fruit. For a 12 to 13 percent alcohol content sweeten to 1.090. It is easier to ferment your wine to a dry state (SG .990) and sweeten to taste afterward.
Your hydrometer is the best friend that you have. Never blindly follow a receipe and add exactly what it says concerning sugar. There are too many variables with the sugar content of the fruit. For a 12 to 13 percent alcohol content sweeten to 1.090. It is easier to ferment your wine to a dry state (SG .990) and sweeten to taste afterward.
