| Why is it that wine seems to have such an | | | | - you truly must sterilize all of your |
| elegant, haughty ring to its names? Cabernet | | | | equipment, including the jar you plan to |
| Sauvignon, Syrah, Brunello, Zinfandel, | | | | ferment the wine in! A quick hot water bath |
| Merlot, and Sangiovese - yes, they are all | | | | (that is, boiling water people!) is all that |
| names from a foreign country (duh), but it | | | | is necessary. If using a wine making kit, |
| almost seems like you have to stick your nose | | | | then this is the time to add the grape juice |
| in the air, and speak such words in the most | | | | concentrate. Once in, add the proper amount |
| nasally voice possible! Mayhap you want to | | | | of water to the concentrate, and then move on |
| find your own niche in the world of | | | | to dissolving sugar in water to make a sugar |
| winemaking, and bring in a new level of | | | | solution. Once a sugar solution is made, add |
| snootiness. On the other hand, perhaps you | | | | it to the jar. |
| just feel the need to try your hand at | | | | |
| something new and exciting to take up your | | | | Next, add the remaining water to the jar, and |
| time. Well then, why not just go for the | | | | then bring on the big gun - the one thing |
| gold, and try your hand at a new flavor of | | | | that will get this party started - the yeast! |
| wine made right in your own home? | | | | Once the yeast is in, you need to cork the |
| | | | jar, using a special airlock seal cork. This |
| There are several simple steps to be taken | | | | is usually called an airlock and rubber bung. |
| before beginning the wine making process. One | | | | |