Artisan Peach Wine
Unveil the sweet essence of summer with this homemade peach wine recipe. Using fresh peaches and simple winemaking techniques, this aromatic beverage captures the vibrant flavors of juicy peaches, balanced with just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for sipping on warm evenings or sharing with friends, this peach wine transforms everyday ingredients into a festive drink that will impress.
ingredients
- 2 lbs ripe peaches, sliced
- 4 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp yeast nutrients
- ½ tsp pectic enzyme
- 4 tsp tannin
- 1 Campden tablet
- 12 cups water, boiling
- 1 packet wine yeast
steps
- 1.
Start by sanitizing all equipment to ensure a clean fermentation process.
- 2.
Wash, slice, and pit the peaches, then place them in a fermentation vessel.
- 3.
Dissolve the sugar in 12 cups of boiling water and pour over the sliced peaches.
- 4.
Add the yeast nutrients, pectic enzyme, tannin, and crushed Campden tablet to the mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- 5.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then sprinkle the wine yeast on top.
- 6.
Cover the fermentation vessel with a clean cloth and secure it. Let ferment in a cool, dark area for about 7-10 days, stirring daily.
- 7.
After fermentation slows, strain the mixture into a clean container, discarding solids.
- 8.
Transfer the wine to a secondary fermenter, leaving some headspace, and fit with an airlock.
- 9.
Allow the wine to age for at least 4-6 weeks before bottling.
- 10.
Once aged, bottle the wine and store it for at least another month to develop flavors before enjoying.
