How about just making wine in a gallon on top of the kitchen table. I didn't think of this one, it's an old Mennonite recipe and it really worked!
 |
 |
 |
| Okay, the recipe called for what you see right there. A gallon partially full of grapes (no stems), and then add 5 pounds of sugar! | Well, after 2 pounds of sugar I slowed down. I couldn't believe it! I think I actually added about another pound later, but that was it. | Then you add water and some bread yeast -- pretty fancy! |
 |
 |
 |
| Okay, I sort of improvised here. The water was cold and after I put the yeast in I realized it might not 'start'. | So I filled the sink with hot water and gave it a nice bath until fermentation started. | Best air lock in the world! Just put a plastic bag held by a rubber band -- not too tight or it might pop! |
 |
 |
Let me tell you, this stuff was a real hit. Sweet and very fruity and a pretty good 'kick'. |
| It just sat on the kitchen table and gradually got color. If fermentation seemed to slow down, I would just give it another warm water bath till it started up again. Real science! | Ahhh! After about 2-3 weeks (I don't remember), the finished product siphoned into two bottles. |