Zante Currant Melomel
"Water: Water to 5 gallons (19 L) Fruit: 2.5 lbs. (1.1 kg) dried zante currants/corinthian raisins Honey: 18 lbs. (8.2 kg) buckwheat honey Chems: 2.5 g di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) 1.67 g potassium metabisulfite 4 g potassium sorbate Yeast Nutrient: 10 g Fermaid-K Yeast: 20 g Lalvin 71B-1122 yeast"
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This unique honey wine recipe combines the rich flavor of buckwheat honey with sweet zante currants, creating a smooth and fruity wine with a hint of tartness. Perfect for wine enthusiasts looking to try something new.
ingredients
- 5 gallons water
- 2.5 lbs dried zante currants
- 18 lbs buckwheat honey
- 2.5 g di-ammonium phosphate (DAP)
- 1.67 g potassium metabisulfite
- 4 g potassium sorbate
- 10 g Fermaid-K yeast nutrient
- 20 g Lalvin 71B-1122 yeast
steps
- 1.
Sanitize all equipment thoroughly.
- 2.
Combine water, dried currants, and honey in a large pot and bring to a boil.
- 3.
Skim off any foam that forms on the surface.
- 4.
Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- 5.
Add DAP, metabisulfite, potassium sorbate, and Fermaid-K yeast nutrient.
- 6.
Pitch Lalvin 71B-1122 yeast and cover with a sanitized airlock.
- 7.
Ferment for 2-3 weeks, or until the fermentation is complete.
- 8.
Rack the wine into a carboy and let it age for at least 6 months.
- 9.
Bottle the wine and enjoy!
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