This recipe produces a "vin ordinaire". It is economical
and is intended for everyday drinking. This wine is usually
drinkable within weeks of fermentation.
Recipe for 1 Imperial gallon.
8 cups of orange juice
4 cups of apple juice
3 cups of sugar
1 tsp citric acid.
1/2 tsp pectic enzyme.
1 tsp grape tannin
1 tsp yeast energizer
1 tsp yeast nutrient
1 pkg Lalvin EC-1118 wine yeast.
water to make up 1 gal.
Pour all ingredients into a jar or plastic bucket. Top to 1 gallon
with water. Stir well to dissolve sugar. Check the temperature
and add yeast if below 90º Farenheit. Fit an air lock and
ferment at 70º - 75º F. When fermentation is almost
ended ( about 3 weeks) add 1 campden tablet, then 5 days later
siphon into another 1 gallon jar and top up with cooled pre-boiled
water. Fit airlock and move to a cool place. The wine is drinkable
when it clears, and this normally only takes a few weeks. This
will make a very dry wine. Add wine sweetener and conditioner
if you like a sweeter wine.
