Valiant Wine Update
It’s been a month since I last posted about the batch of Valiant wine I’m making. I racked it the other day and have to say I’m really looking forward to the day when it’s ready to bottle. One noticeable trait about it is the grapey nose. The strength of the aroma has subsided in the past month, but it’s still there. Sort of a Smuckers-like smell. It’s not bad, but just different. I expect it will disappear more with aging. Alcohol has landed at about 15% – a little on the high side, but not too bad.
In my winemaking, I refer to a number of different books. One of the more helpful ones is Winemaking: Recipes, Equipment, and Techniques for Making Wine at Home by Stanley and Dorothy Anderson. It includes many recipes from which to start experimenting as well as a ton of tips from processing grapes to which equipment they recommend. Check it out on Amazon.com.
