Mulling Spices

[flbama]

Has anyone tried to add milling spices to wine while it's bulk aging. My carboy was full and I had 1.5 liters left so I'm aging in a seperate bottle. I thought about adding mulling spices to the 1.5 liters for a few weeks which would give me2 nice bottles ofholiday red that can be serve slightly warm next Christmas. I've had some from a local winery this year and it was very good. Just not sure if I'm missing the obvious whyI shouldn't do this.

 

[vcasey]

I made a mead that I added spices while it fermented and it turned out very well. We just warm it up and serve. The only thing I would caution you on is start small and check often especially since you are starting with a small amount. Another option is just pick up a mulling spice bag which may be easier.

 

[fivebk]

My wife and I have mulled wines several times during the winter. We prefer to use a mulling spice bag.

Mulled Wine
1bottle of whatever wine you like
1/2 - 3/4c brown sugar
1Mulling spice bag

Add ingredients to a crock pot set on low. Simmer untill desired spice is reached. Serve and enjoy.

I have made several fruit wines. We enjoy using our apple wine for this purpose.

BOB

 

[Waldo]

Dang Bob, you used that much brown sugar for just one bottle of wine??

 

[fivebk]

Hi Waldo, Most of the mulling bags we have bought have that same recipe on them. It really doesn't make the wine all that sweet. Maybe it's because it's hot.

BOB