Describes the initial process of making 1 gallon of watermelon wine. There is a 12-month tasting video: https://youtu.be/MKoQt-jHk6g
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Ingredients:
2 watermelons (1 gallon juice)
3 cups (1.5 pounds) sugar
1/2 cup black tea (tannin substitute)
1/2 lemon (acid blend substitute)
1/4 teaspoon wine yeast (Red Star Premier Classique)
During the first 3 days give your musk a good stir, and to break up the fruit cap that will form if you are not using straining bags. Rack into secondary after 5 - 7 days, and continue to rack every 4-6 weeks until clear. Degas, back sweeten, bottle let age for at least 12 months total.
Note: This is as natural (as possible) winemaking channel. The wines made on this channel do not use sulfites. You may use them and\or yeast nutrients if that is how you prefer to make your wine\mead.
Next steps in the wine making process:
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