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Question 8242

No	Category	Submit Date
8242	Fruit Wine Making	3/5/2012

Question

Do I have to buy the ingredients necessary to make the wine seperate from the wine base kit?

Response From Homebrew Heaven

Yes. Other ingredients required are: acid blend, yeast nutrient, pectic enzyme, campden tablets or bisulfite, potassium sorbate and wine yeast.
If you are after an "all-in-one" fruit wine kit, we have those too. See link below.

ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS

Acid Blend -- A blend of citric, malic and tartaric acids that is used to increase acidity of juice.

Apple Fruit Wine Base -- Recipes for 3 and 5 gallons of apple wine are shown on the can. Good for cider, too!

Apricot Fruit Wine Base -- Patterson variety of apricot, grown in California. Known for full flavor and aroma. Click for sample recipe! Makes 5 gallons

Banana Pineapple Viognier Mist - NEW -- Fragrant Viognier combines with the tropical flavors of banana and pineapple to create a perfect patio thirst-quencher. The acidity of the pineapple, the butteriness of the banana and the aromatic Viognier form a well balanced and refreshing drink.

Black Cherry Pinot Noir -- This off-dry ruby red wine presents succulent flavors of fresh, ripe black cherries balanced by a subtle touch of tannins. Light and fruity this thirst quencher is a great addition to any summer festivity.

Blackberry Fruit Wine Base -- Evergreen variety of blackberry, the most common grown in the Pacific Northwest. Click on name for a sample recipe! Makes 5 gallons.

Blackberry Merlot Mist -- Merlot combined with the natural flavors of fresh sweet blackberries. Refreshing and light, with just the right hit of acidity makes this super refresher ideal with food. For review of this product, click on name

Blueberry Fruit Wine Base -- Elliot variety of blueberry, a high bush berry, sweet with a hint of tartness, grown in Oregon. Click on name for sample recipe and instructions.

Blueberry Shiraz -- Imagine an inviting bowl of plump, juicy, sweet blueberries and add a splash of Shiraz. Experience the exciting combination of freshly picked dark fruit flavours with a delicate touch of tannins and structure. This red wine is best enjoyed chilled

Boysenberry Fruit Wine Base -- A large, long "blackberry" with few seeds and robust raspberry-like flavor.

Campden Tablets 100 Ct. Potassium -- Potassium metabisulfite in tablet form. For inhibiting harmful bacteria, add to juice 24 hours prior to fermentation. As a stabilizer, use at bottling along with potassium sorbate. One tablet produces about 30 ppm of free SO2.

Cherry Fruit Wine Base -- Lambert, a black, tasty fruit with superb cherry flavor. Click on name for a sample 5 gallon recipe.

Cote Des Blancs Wine Yeast -- Red Star Wine Yeast - 5 gram packet, sufficient for 5-6 gallons of juice. Also known as Eperney II. Good for meads, white wines, ciders, blush wines, riesling. Certifed kosher. Slow fermenting, very low foaming yeast tolerant of low temperatures.

Cranberry Chianti Mist -- The crisp taste of fresh cranberries is harmoniously blended with the fruity, velvety richness of Chianti in this sweet, plum- red wine. Robust, yet elegant, sweet berry flavors make it the perfect poolside companion.

Cranberry Fruit Wine Base -- Dark red fruit with characteristic tartness, grown in Washington state. Click on name for typical recipe

Elderberry Fruit Wine Base -- This bluish-purple berry is grown in Oregon and makes a superior wine. This elderberry base is actually a concentrate. Click for sample recipe. Makes 5 gallons.

Gooseberry Fruit Wine Base -- Oregon grown, pale green fruit with superior flavor. Click on name for typical recipe.

Kiwi Fruit Wine Base -- , from Oregon. Click on name for typical recipe.

Kiwi Melon Pinot Grigio! -- Winner-Best of Show- 2007 Wine Maker International Wine Maker's Competition! Light bodied with flavors of freshly cut honeydew melon and juicy watermelon. Perfectly balanced by the tart kiwi fruit and pinot grigio.

Loganberry Fruit Wine Base -- A tangy purplish-red cross between wild blackberry and red raspberries grown in Oregon

Marionberry Fruit Wine Base -- A variety of blackberry, developed in Oregon with large fruit and intense flavor. Click on name for sample recipe

Oregon Fruit Purees - Many Flavors! -- Want to add a little fresh fruit flavor to your wine or beer? These purees contain 3 lbs, 1 oz of pure fruit. Adds a fruit twist to any wine. Use at primary fermentation. Choose from 5 popular flavors! No seeds, skins or crushing of solid packed fruit.

Peach Chardonnay Breezin -- Luscious blend of tree ripe peaches and Chardonnay. Add a splash of soda, serve over ice, and enjoy a sensational summer time sipper. Perfect for that poolside bbq. Award winner! Click for details..Now available w/matching labels!

Peach Fruit Wine Base -- Lake variety peach fruit with outstanding flavor, grown in Oregon and California orchards. Click on name for sample recipe.

Pear Wine Base -- Pear fruit wine base. Makes 5 gallons.

Plum Fruit Wine Base -- Italian variety plum, large delicious black-purple fruit with yellow-green flesh, from Oregon. Click on name for typical recipe.

Pomegranite Wild Berry Zinfandel - NEW! -- This red wine brings together juicy flavors of wild berries and rich crisp notes of orchard fresh pomegranates.

Potassium Sorbate, 1 Oz. (Wine Stabilizer) -- Inhibits yeast reproduction and fermentation in sweet wines at bottling. Also called wine stabilizer. Not meant to stop active fermentation. Use 1 1/4 teaspoons per 5 gallons of wine. (substitue -Sodium Benzoate tablets)

Raspberry Fruit Wine Base -- An Oregon grown gem, bright red, medium sized berry with the familiar flavor. Click on name for sample recipe

Raspberry White Zinfandel Mist -- Always in style, enjoy the taste of field ripe raspberries with the suptle flavors of White Zinfandel. Well chilled, this super summer beverage is the best thing to bring to the beach front picnic.

Rhubard Fruit Wine Base -- Rhubarb flesh, from Oregon. Click on name for typical recipe.

Strawberry Fruit Wine Base -- Click on name for typical recipe and instructions. A mix of strawberry varieties selected for their superior flavor and stweet/tart balance. Oregon strawberries are smaller but more flavorful than those grown elsewhere.

Strawberry Reisling Mist -- This refreshing wine has a delightfully sweet aroma of fresh-picked field strawberries blended with a rich melange of honey, tropical fruit and floral Riesling flavors. Try it chilled for added invigorating freshness.

Tangerine Lemon Sauvignon Blanc -- The citrusy flavours of Sauvignon Blanc are highlighted with sweet tangerine and tart lemon in this crisp wine. slightly expiration date

Yeast Nutrient - 2 oz. Package -- Acts as a food for the yeast and promotes rapid starting and complete fermentation.