How to Make Zinfandel Wine

Zinfandel wine is primarily popular as a white wine that contains a light, fruity taste. However, it is also used to create rose and blush wines as well. It is a beverage that compliments many dishes and is tasty on its own as well. Consequently, it is quickly becoming many a wine connoisseur's favorite type of wine. Zinfandel wine is simply wine that is made from Zinfandel grapes, which are red grapes grown extensively in California. You can purchase a wide variety of Zinfandel wines in stores, or you can learn how to make your own for little cost.

Things You'll Need

5 lbs of Zinfandel grapes

Large earthen jar with lid

2 egg whites

Bowl

Fork

8 lbs of sugar

4 oz of yeast

3 gallons of water

1 lb of wheat

Long spoon

Nylon cloth

Step 1

Separate the Zinfandel grapes from the vine stalks and rinse them thoroughly in cold water.

Step 2

Crush the grapes with your hands, and place them inside the earthen jar.

Step 3

Crack 2 eggs and separate the egg whites from the yolk. Whip the egg whites well in a small bowl using a fork.

Step 4

Pour the egg whites into the earthen jar with the grapes. Add 4 lbs of sugar to the jar as well along with the 4 oz of yeast, 1 lb of wheat and 3 gallons of water. Mix the ingredients well using a long spoon to thoroughly stir the mixture.

Step 5

Cover the jar with a well-fitting lid to seal out all outside particles.

Step 6

Remove the lid to stir the contents of the jar once a day for 21 days. Replace the lid securely after each stirring.

Step 7

Add the remaining 4 lbs of sugar to the jar on the 22^nd day, and stir the contents well.

Step 8

Seal the jar, and allow the contents to sit sedentary and unopened for 21 more days.

Step 9

Open the jar after 21 days and carefully strain the wine jar by pouring it through a nylon cloth. The nylon cloth will catch any impurities or particles in the wine, making your wine ready to drink.

Tips

Add a couple of drops of food coloring to your wine to give your Zinfandel wine more color.

Warnings

Beware of adding an incorrect measurement of yeast, for your wine will not ferment correctly if you do.