This is my third year of making fruit wine following your videos. I started with Persimmon in 2022, and added pear in 2023 (both from our trees). This year I added Huckleberry (from a friend in Idaho). When you said, "It will be the best wine you ever tasted.", I was very skeptical. However, you were right. Last night my wife and I enjoyed a bottle of pear wine with dinner, and I have to admit, this is some of the best wine I have ever had. I make the wine to give to friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers. Everybody loves the wine. Thanks for producing these videos that have made the process so easy and successful. I really can't thank you enough.

@HowToDoneRight

7 күн бұрын

That is so kind. You are a true wine maker and some great varieties you have tried. Thank you so much for supporting our channel it is these comments that keep us going. 😀😀👍👍❤️❤️🍷🍷

I’ve been making wine for eight years now, I must say you have one of the top-tier videos when it comes to breaking down instructions for newbies. I use all the ingredients you use as well.

@HowToDoneRight

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much.... it is a fun hobby and easy once know some basics.

@antwiderrick97

2 ай бұрын

Please I have really enjoyed watching this video and has given me more knowledge about the concept of wine making. Am a beginner I wanna start wine 🍷 making. Can you guide me please?

I noted that you were alone while making the wine, I imagine that you are not alone when it comes to enjoying the fruits of your labor!

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

That's funny. My wife makes a cameo every now and then but she Is the real wine drinker correct. 👍👍😁😁🥂🥂

@sand0p0sse

Жыл бұрын

😹

@Qsv7RQ3ovB

Жыл бұрын

What's the difference does it make?

@RighteousWarriorIsraelite

Жыл бұрын

I made Moscato accidentally lol and it was the best wine I ever had.. only enough I didn't add any ingredients.. I was trying to make grape juice out of grapes and it ended up as a slushy of grape seeds and skin with grape lol but I forgot about it in the fridge for 1 year and then all the fibers fell to the bottom and the top was white like water and bubly and sweet.. was amazing

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Awesome story. Thanks for sharing👍👍

The clearest most comprehensive and efficient grape wine making video on you tube. Thank You!.

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Robert. Thanks for commenting and your kind words

Bentonite is added to clarify the wine and also to HEAT stabilize the wine,prevents it from becoming cloudy,reacts with the protein in the wine ,also much easier to filter later .

Tip, if you have ever gotten fruit flies trapped in the airlock, don't use water but use a little vodka or moonshine if you have it around.. I"ve learned some things from your video also. Knowledge is huge in wine making, beer making and distilling. Since the internet i went from flying by the seat of my pant to becoming much more scientific in my approach. there were a few books around and alot of bad advice lol. Now, it's amazing how much is at hand to help anyone get started or continiue to make quality adult beverages. Cheers! tom in cornish maine. :)

@HowToDoneRight

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for commenting and subscribing... great tip on fruit flies but never seen those near my wine. 👍👍

Thank you for sharing with us

I followed your recipe and instructions using Hachiya persimmons from my tree for Christmas gifts. After 20 years of letting the deer and birds eat the fruit I learned that Persimmon wine is common in Korea I decided to give it a try. I had doubts the entire time while making it, but it turned out great. People were skeptical when I mentioned 'persimmon wine' but were asking for more after tasting it. I'm making a double batch for 2023. Thanks for the great videos!

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Awesome and that's a new one never heard of making that wine. So glad you found our channel and please keep in touch. 👍👍😁😁⛱⛱

Thank you, extremely helpful I'm very new to this so will continue to follow.

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. More to come. Check out my other channel if you like traveling. kzread.info ♥️♥️👍👍😁😁

Just got all my equipment. Can't wait to start a batch this weekend.

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Awesome Stephen. Can't wait to hear about your first batch. 😁😁🍷🍷👍👍

@dingdong6005

Жыл бұрын

How did it go ?

Very informative, Thank you !

Looks so clean without labels

I am new to making wine at home. This was the most informative video that I have seen in the past year or so. Looking forward to more such content. It's a great hobby! Welcome all!

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Yes more wine videos coming as soon as my wine is ready. Thanks for commenting and subscribing. 😁😁🍷🍷

This is so great! Thank you so much for such a clear, well thought out, step by step video. Can't wait to try and make some fruit wine now myself!

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

You can't beat homemade wine. let me know how it turns out..Thank you so much. I have had to concentrate on my other channel so please check that out as well. it's been too much trying to keep both channels going. 👍👍 kzread.info

@shirtstyle9514

2 жыл бұрын

Sir im waiting for the part 2 of your wine making video.

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I will be putting out part 2 today. Sorry for the delay I have another channel alongforthejourney that is taking alot of summer time. Check it out... kzread.info 😁😁👍👍

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

I want to hear how your wine gets. Let me know if need Any info. Use bentonite for filtering. You do not need expensive filtering equipment if racking properly. I find that works the best.

@patmaier6917

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the precise instructions. Very helpful.

This recipe is absolutely perfect!

@HowToDoneRight

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much👍👍

Thanks for sharing, I can’t wait to get started

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the channel and supporting us. 👍👍♥️♥️

Pretty much good information that a new home winemaker would need to know. Just a few comments: Don't rinse off the sanitizer. It potentially introduces bacteria to your brews. Water pipes are not clean, even if it's a well. StarSan sanitizes using phosphoric acid, which at recommended dilution levels are strong enough to kill bacteria and unwanted wild yeast. When further diluted with your must will actually feed and help build your new yeast colony. Would you please review how to read a hydrometer? Hydrometers measure the density of water. The percentage is potential alcohol and should only be used on the first reading to get an approximation. Really it should not be used. Use the specific gravity (SpG) and do the math. There are more complicated equations, but here is an easy one that will get the percentage accuracy within a 1/4 percent; if you want the other one, I can post it. Take a starting gravity (SG) and a final gravity (FG), then calculate: (SG-FG) x 131.25 = percentage alcohol My comment seems critical, but you make good videos and have a lot of good information presented in an easy-to-digest manner. I also watched all available parts of this wine process.

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for commenting and great information. You are correct in everything you said. I just try to keep as simple as possible. I will have to do a complete video on hydrometers stay tuned. Yes i no longer rinse sanitizer i posted in my sanitation video... you are awesome and gave great feedback and i truly appreciate it and viewers will appreciate it too.👍👍😁😁🥂🥂🥂🍷🍷🍷

@dogslobbergardens6606

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. It drives me crazy when time after time after time I see people who claim to know what they're doing sanitizing everything - and then they rinse it off with tap water. It pretty much defeats the entire purpose. Not to mention the fact that depending on how aggressive your local water treatment plant is, that tap water may be full of chlorine/chloramine that's going to make your wine taste like, well, bleach anyway. I lived in one city that used so much chlorine the water was undrinkable; even ice cubes made with it tasted weird. Our laundry got nice and clean, though.

@stephanrodriguez6587

Жыл бұрын

You also need to sanitize the fruit

@jeaninedelong5741

Жыл бұрын

@@stephanrodriguez6587 thats what the Compton tablets do.

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Campden tablets sanitize fruit and juices which is a must. Starsan is for equipment.

Recommendation is get 4-6 clothing pins and use those to clip around the bucket to hold cloth around the edges :) Great Video!

OK, I've got to do this. Thanks!

@HowToDoneRight

11 ай бұрын

Oh yes... read some of the comments. You will be hooked 👍👍

I love how you make your work area just to the right of the sink. That saves so much time and effort on cleanup. I do the exact same thing!

@HowToDoneRight

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much👍👍

This entire series was great from start to finish. I’ve only just started in this hobby and it’s been a healthy amount of time between my first batch and what will soon be my next one, due to work getting a little crazy, but I feel like these videos make it look so simple! Thanks and great job.

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Daniel and hope work slows down for you. Thanks for watching AND subscribing to our channel. Have a great week. 😁😁👍👍🍷🍷

@jess500texas

Жыл бұрын

If a batch goes bad, dont put yourself. I have done several batchs. Some where aweful but go me drunk and others were great than even my friends told me my cider was better than store bought

@DanielPRails

Жыл бұрын

Mine turned out great@@jess500texas . Now that’s I’ve had it bottled for a few weeks it just seems like it gets better and better. Have a bunch away to some friends for tasting but I’ve got about 7 bottles left. Kind of want to let them set for even longer and see what happens flavor wise.

@SillyMoon

Жыл бұрын

@@DanielPRails the trick is brewing more than you can drink!!! Keep it up, with a new “project” every week. Try to forget about the earlier stuff. Eventually you will have a couple month (and more) aged beauties. Although even my fresh stuff is better than the cheap £6 24h garage wines.

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

So true. Make homemade wine. 👍👍

Thank you for explaining this process, very clear and professional...I am now following 😀

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. More videos coming soon when my new batch of wine is ready. Lol. Thanks for subscribing♥️♥️👍👍😁😁

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

I forgot to mention if you like traveling, check out my travel channel. That one has been taking alot of my time over summer. kzread.info I promise to get some new videos here soon. Have a great weekend too.

By far the best recipe I've seen yet! Thanks for the info

@HowToDoneRight

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. You will not be disappointed.

Thank you for this explanation and demonstration of wine making.

@HowToDoneRight

8 ай бұрын

Your quite welcome Denise... thanks for watching our channel. 👍👍❤️❤️🍷🍷😊😊

U guys r life savers teaching us to do things for ourselves especially these days .one has to be xtra careful on what she /he consume thanku

I must have watched this video series 5 or 6 times now getting ready to start our first batch. It's so informative! I did a mix of blueberry and strawberry for this round and I'm already hooked and thinking I need another bucket to get another batch going. Thank you for sharing!

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

That is so awesome. you are now a professional wine maker. Thanks for supporting our channels.👍👍🍷🍷

@kamalkaur5475

Жыл бұрын

I used blueberries for wine🍇🍷😋👌

@kamalkaur5475

Жыл бұрын

Yeah 🍇👍🍷

one of the best wine making videos we've seen. thank you

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Alllllllll thank you so much Joe and thanks for commenting and subscribing. Sound was a little off but KZread will not allow me to fix it. Have a great day.😁😁👍👍

What a great video! Super informative! Thank you

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the channel. 👌

The yeast actually needs oxygen at the very beginning. You should whip that thing into a frenzy. It will take less time to finish the primary fermentation that way too.

started thinking you are a beginner, but you are good. very good with your processes. thank you Ive learned a couple of things.

@HowToDoneRight

5 ай бұрын

I'm a PROFESSIONAL... LOL.. Happy New Year. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🍷🍷🍷🍷

Thank you!

Very great information, thanks. Shalom congratulations.

Mate this is the best instructional series of videos. Would really like to see a series on how to make mead and hydromels. Keep the high standard coming. Thanks mate.

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

Wow you just gave me a great idea and i will put that on my list. Thanks for commenting and your kind words. 😁😁👍👍🥂🥂🥂

@paulburke2000

2 жыл бұрын

@@HowToDoneRight Your welcome for the idea. It would be good if it was done to the same quality of the Fruit wine series. In stages and parts with heaps of info and tips. In my mind the Fruit Wine series is the gold standard

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I will do my best to put it together. I Have all kinds of wine going right now but i will put on a short list. Thank you so fot being a part of the channel. 👍👍😁😁♥️♥️

Yes one of my mistakes….not writing stuff down …especially when you end up with a amazing wine and no idea how you did it lol

@HowToDoneRight

9 ай бұрын

Lol... happens to all of us.

Great video best one I've seen so far. Thank you for the details. Most helpful.

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching commenting and subscribing. 👍👍😁😁♥️♥️

The mesh bag is an amazing step saver. Thanko

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

For sure. Would not make fruit wine without it. Thanks for commenting👍👍😁😁🍷🍷

I just watched a video where a man broke open a 1862 wine, that had notes of peach, roasted nuts, apricots and other ingredients. He said it was the smoothest, most flavorful wine he'd ever tasted. Interesting. He said fermenting in wooden barrels gave the wine more flavor and longevity.

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that's very interesting.... but im leaving no wine to my heirs to age that long.. lol...i would love to try a wine that old. Great information and thanks for passing along. 👍👍😁😁

Just ordered supplies. I have black berries picked from my own plantings in the freezer. Looking forward to trying your recipe and process.

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

I am so excited for you. You will not believe the difference in homemade wine and bought wine. You will not buy wine again... keep me informed. 👍👍😁😁🍷🍷

@geoffreydell7926

10 ай бұрын

@@HowToDoneRight My blackberry/elderberry blend turned out fairly well. I must admit that I liked the back sweetened much better than the dry. I drank it all gone. And, I have "purchased" wine again. Harvesting blackberries from my own home grown as I write. Have you ever made Apple wine? I have a green apple tree in my yard that I would like to do something with.

@HowToDoneRight

10 ай бұрын

AWESOME. here is my apple wine video and caramel apple wine. kzread.info/dash/bejne/c2SKt5ZpZrSnc7A.html

Fantastic!

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Thank You👍👍

Excellent info, thank you

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the channel👍👍🍷🍷

Use a Ceramic mold strap to hold the strainer. They adjust to about any size.

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Great tip. Thank you👍👍

Trap a zip tie under the two you've used to tie off the neck of your bag. Use this one to create a loop, through which you pass a broom handle, and suspend your bag hands free as you syphon the liquid. I use the same method as you do, since 1983. Great vid, thank you.

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Great tip Liam. Thanks for commenting and watching the channel. Love to hear what others are doing to make things easier. 👍👍👍👍👍

I just stumbled on this today. I am new to home wine making and this is a perfect guide to getting started with fresh/frozen fruits. Perfect. Well done, thank you !!!

@HowToDoneRight

11 ай бұрын

Thank you and welcome to the channel👍👍

Great job explaining

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Im not the greatest speaker but i try and explain best i can. Thanks for commenting👍👍♥️♥️😁😁

This is by far the best video I've ever seen on wine making. I do a couple minor things differently, but you won't go wrong if you follow this process.

@HowToDoneRight

2 ай бұрын

Allll thank you so much. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Thank You! Just bottled a five gallon batch of prune wine using your recipe and my family and I think it's wonderful. Your guidance is greatly appreciated and makes the process fun an easy. I have a second five gallon batch of prune wine in it's first rack now, a one gallon batch of strawberry in it's first racking and I'm starting a small batch of mango tomorrow. Yes. I'm hooked, happy and proud.

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

That's so cool and congratulations. I never heard of prune wine i bet it would be great. Thanks for keeping in touch. racking my mead and orange wine this weekend. 👍👍😁😁🍷🍷

@medmark77

Жыл бұрын

I'm curious, by "prune" are you referring to the small plums that are called Italian prunes or to the dried plum product called prunes? I have a batch of wine made from Italian Prunes from my neighbor's tree. I call it plum wine to lessen confusion. It is delicious.

@kevinbush7971

Жыл бұрын

@@medmark77 The fruit is a prune. Italian plums is a term made up for prunes by marketers because the dried ones have a stigma making them less appealing. They are the same, smaller, purple skinned fruit from, I believe, the plum family.

@leahtanui7175

4 ай бұрын

I belief that dragon fruits will make some of the best wines.

@HowToDoneRight

4 ай бұрын

For sure.

I absolutely love this video thank you.

@HowToDoneRight

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much👍

On day 2 of primary fermentation!!! thank you so much for your excellent videos. By far the best on youtube.

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Drew. Keep me posted how it's going and what kind your making. I want to see you be successful. 😁😁👍👍♥️♥️🍷🍷

Update on Wines In my previous post, I stated that I was a little worried because the air locks started bubbling furiously in the carboys after I raked it from the buckets. This was supposed to be going from primary to secondary fermentation stage. You told me that I may have racked it a little too soon and that it would probably finish up in the car boy. You also told me instead of racking it at 30 days to wait at least 45 days which I did. The airlocks had finally slowed. Today was the 45th day and I racked both the muscadine and concord wines. I tasted it and you were right… It is very dry at this point. I think I will be OKAY! Thanks for your help. I will keep you posted.😊

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Awesome... sounds like it all worked out... if you backsweeten that is when you will be amazed. 👍👍

Thank you so very much for taking the time to create such an informative video, I have subscribed and watched all the videos associated with wine making. I had no idea that I would be interested in making wine until I ran across your videos. I also read many of the comments and commend you on your professionalism and humility. I am extremely grateful to have come across your material i can not wait to share my journey into wine making. I do have a question it seems this entire process from start to finish was about 6 months. After bottling how long would you allow it to sit. I saw that someone had an issue tasting the actual fruit in their wine. Thanks again for your time.😊

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words. You made my day. I would say the whole process is about 4 to 5 months based on racking 3 times which Is 30 days between each racking. I find that sweetening your wine which Is coming soon brings out the fruit flavor and then aging. I will wait about 3 to 4 months to drink it. The longer it ages the better.... but when you Make homemade wine, you will not go back to buying wine it is that good. It's funny i thought i would try making wine same as you, but now i love the challenge of making it better and better and trying new things. ♥️♥️😁😁👍👍🍷🍷

Great video, easy to follow.

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. 👍👍😁😁

Impressed with your style of making Wine at home. Perfect procedure adapted.

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much.👍👍🍷🍷

Great video! I started with some small batches of fruit wine just to see if i could do it. This is exactly the type of wine I was looking to make in a large batch. I followed your instructions exactly (aside from starting my yeast in a warm water instead of a direct pitch) I have vigorous fermentation less than 24 hours later.😄 can't wait til it's done.

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my you are going to be hooked.. I'm telling you you will never buy wine again. I have a video coming out tomorrow and it will give you some great ideas i promise. Thanks for tuning in and keep me informed how it turns out. 👍👍😁😁🍷🍷🥂🥂

@SwampMonster4466

Жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@Partyfaul

Жыл бұрын

Still in secondary clearing up, the small sample I tasted while I was racking it off last week was pretty fantastic.

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Oh my... wait until sits for about a month and you taste it... amazing👍👍👍

Started blueberry wine on feb. 28th following your method and I came back to say thaaaaaaaank youuuuuu 😇😇😇 very easy to follow. Thank you for replying about the smell and you were absolutely correct, the smell went away. It tastes absolutely amazing! Semi dry 15% . Pitching the yeast to my second batch of blueberry in a few minutes😃 thank you thank you!

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

I am so happy for you. Yes the blueberry Is one of my favorites. You just can't beat homemade wine. I can't tell you the last wine i bought. Great job and please keep in touch. I want to hear about all your creations. 😁😁👍👍♥️♥️🥂🥂

@adonysha

2 жыл бұрын

@@HowToDoneRight I would like to add on Feb 28th I started a strawberry batch as well. I didn’t follow your method for this batch😩. For the strawberry I didn’t use Camden tablets , yeast nutrients, acid blend or tannin. Instead I used lemon juice , black tea and EC-1118 yeast. I’m not liking the results of the strawberry batch lol. So I plan to do another strawberry wine but following your method lol simple easy to follow and great results! 👍🏽

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

I am doing a video soon of all the wines i made in the past year. And i will give you a hint.... Strawberry ranks in the top 2. It is so great i had someone offer to buy every bottle and didn't matter the price. Not sure why you didn't like yours maybe it was the amount of strawberries and frozen strawberries works the best. Im sure your next batch will be better. Now i want to open a bottle. Lol👍👍😁😁

@rayfulmer664

Жыл бұрын

@@HowToDoneRight Are you doing your strawberry wine sweet or dry?

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Well this recipe will always turn out dry after fermentation and rackings... i always backsweeten and the strawberry is a must.. I'm not a fan of dry wines but the strawberry wine sweetens to perfection. It may be your new favorite.👍👍😁😁

hello. my dad and i got into wine making during recent events. we a ton of them. favorite was carrot wine. absolute a must for all homebrewers

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Now that's interesting. I may have to do a video on that one. Any tips. ?

Beautiful

I remember my first batch some ten or eleven years ago, Muscadine. When I put the ingredients in I thought OMG I've ruined it! It looked like MUD! lol But,, the longer it went on the better it looked and by the end it was absolutely gorgeous! Your video is one of the BEST I've seen in years. ( and I've watched many). I totally agree with you making home made FRESH berry wine is the BEST. I've made all the ones you showed and more lol. If you're near the South, you must try Muscadine!

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words and being a subscriber.👍👍🍷🍷😁😁♥️♥️

Love the video and I'm looking forward to starting my first batch soon! I'm completely new and in my research phase some claimed that when making wine from berries you should add more sugar like you do in this video, but when making it with other fruit the extra sugar is unneeded. Do you use this exact recipe with additional sugar no matter what fruit you use, or just when you use berries? Thank you and look forward to more videos!

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

I use this exact recipe for all juicy fruit.. berries pineapples bananas... a harder fruit like apple cranberry pears I will add more fruit but would not have too. Great question

You're the best. The video is one of the best I have seen for simplifying the art of wine-making for the homemaker.

@HowToDoneRight

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. 👍👍👍👍

I like the way you present your content you do not ramble on and you gave me better insight to what has to happen than any other video i have ever watched Thamk you

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.. thanks for commenting and subscribing... very kind words.👍👍😁😁♥️♥️

This is the perfect video, I've been researching making wine for a long time and this particular video series made things more clear and I'm ready to try for myself & really all I need to know is covered

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. So much more coming. Potassium metabisulfite or sodium metabisulfite can be used instead of campden tablets. Adding several tablespoons of strong tea can be used instead of wine tannin. Welcome to the hobby and i want to hear all about your first batch. 😁😁😁🍷🍷🍷🍷🍹🍹🍹🍹

@leonine01

Жыл бұрын

Let's get together, brother....I am from Mumbai, and am too, researching for better quality home wines..and also making my equipment ready.

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Im here for you. 👍👍

I made homemade wine before I just wanted to get back into it which is why I popped into this playlist. Excellent process and great recipe; the only caveat I have is the sugar you are using. I typically prefer to use raw sugar as processed sugar is stripped and bleached of all nutrients and natural flavors; that you just can't get outside of raw sugar or pure sugar cane. Other than using processed sugar; excellent info.

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching our channel. Yes raw sugar will work perfect or even honey. Welcome back to the hobby . Lol😁😁

@tinksquared240

Жыл бұрын

@@HowToDoneRight Pros and cons to using honey vs sugar? Same amounts? I ask because we keep bees, and I tend to use honey vs sugar in a lot of things.

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

When you use honey up front in fermenter you really are making a mead. Honey will have a different flavor. Watch my mead video and you will get some tips. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oq5olLFtYLvQmaw.html Honey will ferment alot slower too.

Great video probably the best and easiest to follow , and really the simplest most least busy process out there solid vid m8

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much. It's great to hear good and bad feedback (More good than bad lol😁😁) very kind words and lots more coming. Got so many batches of wine going now it's kind of funny. Some great bbq videos with wine too. Have a great weekend and thanks for commenting and please subscribe. ♥️♥️🍷🍷👍👍😁😁

I've enjoyed watching your video very informative thank you

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Frank. Lots more coming have some great ideas. Stay tuned and be sure to check out my other channel if your into travel. kzread.info Have a great day👍👍😁😁🍷🍷

3 tsp equal 1 tablespoon

Hi! This is such a great video. My fiancé and I just started our first batch and the fermentation went smoothly. We just transferred to the carboy but our wine did not fill up to the top where yours was. What should we do to fill up so oxygen doesn’t ruin the wine or can we just leave it? Thank you!

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for kind words and watching ther channel. If you watch my banana wine video part 2 i had the same problem. If you have a like wine you can add that. If not it is ok to add water as long as not a significant amount. If you used my recipe it accounts for that because of extra fruit. Adding a quart or 2 iis totally fine in 5 gallon batch. Happy wine making and let me know how it turns out. 😁😁🍷🍷♥️♥️

@lakinanxo4767

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so much! 😊

How great is this recipe, which I really want to try!

@HowToDoneRight

11 ай бұрын

There is no better recipe. The only recipe you need. 😊😊

I am thinking of maknh home made wine, i have watched a few videos and i must say this is the very best of them all!!

@HowToDoneRight

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much... we are here for you Along the way. Its easy once you get some basics down. 🍷🍷

Leaving out proofing the yeast is also suggested in artisan bread making. The logic is that if the yeast if fresh and therefore viable, proofing wll activate the yeast outside of the dough (mash for wine making) and you loose some, if not a lot of it's potential.

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting and suggestions. I have never had yeast not active knock on wood. Sorry for late response have another channel Been taking alot of time returning on cruise. Alongforthejourney. Stay tuned for more wine videos

Use the same berries and make a second run Taste delicious

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome😁😁👍👍🍷🍷🍹🍹🥂🥂

Very cool !

clear and concise! thanks, best tutorial yet!👌

@HowToDoneRight

7 ай бұрын

Thank you... 👍👍👍👍

Hi! Thank you so much for this video I just have 2 questions regarding the process. 1. When adding the sugar water with the different additions, can that be stirred in before adding the fruit since it’s in the mesh? 2. I’ve learned that with certain fruits it taste better after 1-2 years. Would you rack throughout that time frame or is that time inclusive of when you bottle? Thank you so much for any and all help

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting and subscribing and great questions. And yes that is a great idea you can add the water before the fruit just make sure it is cooled to room temperature. Yes the 1 to 2 years is after bottling... but I like the fruit wines 3 to 6 months after bottling just my preference. 👍👍😁😁🍷🍷

Great info, please turn the music down to a softer level. That will make for a better watching than having to turn the volume up and down as the video is watched. Outside of that your instructions are great.

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tips. Sound is tricky and have been working on that with other channel.. Alongforthejourney. kzread.info check that out as well. hard keeping both channels going and i appreciate the feedback👍👍😁😁

@helenawilliams2603

Жыл бұрын

@@HowToDoneRight the sound was good for me. You're doing an amazing job.

@joeschmoe665

Жыл бұрын

But I'm deaf. I need it up all the way with headphones on to hear it. 😟

@Dungshlawg

Жыл бұрын

@@joeschmoe665 that’s your fault for blasting your ears when you have headphones on

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Lol... so funny. Thanks for commenting👍👍

Living in Maine, i picked alot of blueberries this Summer with my little helpers (grand daughters). Anyway, after rinsing them well, stems etc i froze them and this also breaks the cell walls for fermetning later. I also use a pound of raisins which i put in my blender with two cups of frozen grape juice to blend and chop well. I find this helps fermentation also and adds more brix content. Nice video! tom

Great

I've watched loads of other videos and your wine is the best and easiest to follow. I've made 5 different kinds already using the methods in this video.

@HowToDoneRight

6 ай бұрын

You are awesome and thanks so much for the shout out. 👍👍😁😁❤️❤️

@user-od7fu2dl8q

6 ай бұрын

Thankful for your videos! @@HowToDoneRight

@owacortez4043

4 ай бұрын

The best video ived ever watch

@HowToDoneRight

4 ай бұрын

Allllll thank you so much.... don't miss our new stuff that's even better. 👍👍❤️❤️🍷🍷

@nagarajannarayanan1756

4 ай бұрын

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great video. I am having a problem with my wine not fermenting. I have followed your instructions as well as I could. I started this on 1/29/22. I am making 3 gallons of a mix of strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, and raspberry. I used frozen fruit and added the camden tabs, acid blend, yeast nutrient, tannin and pectic enzyme. 24 hours later I sprinkled the yeast over the top. My starting SG was 1.100. I used Lavlin 71B. The temp is around 64 degrees. I stirred everyday and I am not seeing any bubbling action. Today(2/3/22) I checked my SG and it is at .92. Should I take out the fruit bag? Try to restart, or is this not worth trying to finish? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

When you were stirring after added yeast, was it foamy... it looks like fermentation is complete since SG is way down. You may have same problem i had some times the bubbler does not bubble. Could be small leak in bucket. It happened to me on small batches for some reason. Never used that yeast before... and if you taste it you also would taste alcohol and dry wine like.

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

If those specific gravity readings are correct according to abv calculator alcohol is 23 percent... usually a yeast will not tolerate that high... it sounds to me like you have a very strong wine. If you taste it it should taste strong...

Professional work

Super awesome, thanks for sharing

@HowToDoneRight

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Great video. I enjoyed watching your methods. I did get a bit lost about how much water to add to the sugar as you were melting it down. So how much water to add exactly? You mentioned a "sugar water" over "simple syrup" which is usually a 2 to 1 ratio. I'd like to know how much water to add for your method. Thanks.

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the confusion. For this part of the recipe you just need to dissolve all the sugar that's called for in the recipe in water. I use a 12 qt stock pot. This should not fill bucket when adding the sugar water. You will then add tap water to get to desired level in your bucket.. i think i mentioned in video i use 6 gallon bucket because once take out pulp will be left with about 5 gallon of liquid which is perfect for 5 gallon carboy.

@chelseagarrett7142

2 жыл бұрын

@@HowToDoneRight I get it now. I can hardly wait to try this myself. Thank you for the clarification.

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

Reach out to me anytime with questions😁😁🍷🍷

Hello, I have watched 1-4 videos many times. You have seemed to get me hooked. I just bought everything I needed to run (2) 5 gallon batches at a time. The cost was alittle over $400. I’m still waiting on a couple things. Hopefully this time next week I will start my journey. Your videos are a big help for someone starting out, so Thank You.

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

All thank you so much. You will have fun in the hobby. Feel free to reach out Any time for information i want to see you become successful. And i want too hear from you along the way. I have a batch of wine that Is coming up that Is so cheap to make. On a couple of batches you will recoup your investment but you will not believe the taste of homemade wine. Thanks for watching and stay tuned. 🍷🍷😁😁👍👍♥️♥️

@aaronwagoner1025

2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever thought about making a Facebook page and showing all info. I’m sure you would get a hole new group of followers. If you ever do let me know.

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that's on my list with a Twitter at some point. We're not big Facebook users. Feel free to link any video on Facebook and would appreciate that so much. I know you can get likes on Facebook because i get them just not sure how all that works. 😁😁👍👍

@aaronwagoner1025

2 жыл бұрын

On day #3 in my bucket and it’s bubbling it’s Butt off. I’m doing the mix berry just like this video. Hope it turns out as good as yours did. Can’t wait to do my first rack but for now I’m just stirring it every 24 hours. I’ll keep you posted

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. I just sat down with some of my mixed berry wine now.. lol yes keep me informed you will love it.🍷🍷👍👍😁😁

Great thanks

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you😁😁

If you put a flat piece of wood across the top of your bucket you can tie the bag so that it drains naturally without having to hold it, keeping hands free……..bril vid

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

Wow that is a great tip and i will be using that one. Love Love Love it. 😁😁👍👍

I was using the Primitive method of making wine. I don't have any of this fancy equipment that is being shown in this video, just glass jars with fruit fermenting and try quick rising yeast packets from the baking aisle. Although it seems I am missing some key basic equipment here, like a siphon, which I was mistaken on what it was, until I saw the long tube. And as a filter, I'm just using a glass drip coffee maker. As a basic as you can probably get. Hopefully it will turn out half decent.

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Ohb yeah I love it... use what you got.. you have plenty of time to expand in the hobby. Once you have homemade wine you will be ALL IN. 😁😁👍👍🍷🍷

This is so exciting. I have fresh, frozen and free fruit filling my freezer and we are full on jam. Blueberries, blackberries, plums, raspberries and apple's. Thank you so much.

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

It sounds like you have to try wine.. welcome to the channel👍👍👍

Thank u so much...ive picked up the hobby with not a lot of guidance & u have been soooo helpful!!❤

@HowToDoneRight

8 ай бұрын

So glad to help. 😊😊

Update on my wine making project: My wines have been in the carboys for almost a week now after the primary fermentation. So far the taste is great. Is it normal for the airlock bubbler to start bubbling again after being racked in the carboys? I have concord and scuppernong. The concord has really become more active in the last day or so. The scuppernong airlock is not as active as the concord is though.

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Yes it will still ferment.. you may have racked too soon but that's no big deal will finish in secondary. 👍👍

@veronicahouston5910

Жыл бұрын

Okay, thanks!

Starsan is a no rinse sanitizer. Been using it for 15 years without rinsing. It will not cause any off flavors if used at the recommended rate.

@aellis1790

2 жыл бұрын

You beat met to this comment. I mean he obviously is not introducing any bad guys by washing off the sanitizer because he has product. But why take the chance? It is a great video though! I really appreciate the video because it has been years since I made wine and want to get back into making some.

@vaughnc1786

2 жыл бұрын

@@aellis1790 I have been brewing and making wine since the 80's, These days it's so much better than it was at the beginning. Hell, we had to use Bleach back then. Now with brew in the bag and no chill methods, even all grain brewing is a snap.

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

I hear that. Much easier for home brewers. Anyone can do this right? Even me. Lol👍👍

@scottskiles7779

8 ай бұрын

I too recognized a potential issue rinsing the starsan from the bag with tap water. I love starsan and starsan residue is safe but the bag sops it up like a sponge which I wouldn't want that much starsan in my product. His addition of campden tablets saves the day in his instance. Plus the fruit has plenty of its own yeasts and bacteria that are kept in check with the campden tabs. I don't suggest skipping sanitization but I believe you could since the campden is used. Rinsing the bag or letting it hang till its not holding so much sanitizer or not sanitizing the bag at all could be ok here. And I only say that because of the use of campden tabs.

@HowToDoneRight

8 ай бұрын

Starsan is completely safe in diluted form... and is especially needed in a bag that may be used several times. Rinsing defeats the purpose of sanitizer.

Love your kitchen. ❤

@HowToDoneRight

10 ай бұрын

Thank You👍

Great big thanks👍. Just finished my 1st batch following your recipe. Turned out great

@HowToDoneRight

4 ай бұрын

Awesome. Your now a professional. 🍷🍷👍👍

Excellent advice. What if you have a large quantity of fruit? Is it preferable to work in glass 5 gallon containers or can 30 gallon plastic barrels also be used? So, how about racking? Because the barrel is dark, you can't see sediments and wine purity. There is probably also a problem with air control.

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

Dag that is some serious wine 30 gallon and it is great you have so much free fruit. I would think you could do it but when racking just stay far away from bottom. I've never done a batch that large so can't give you alot of advice on how to do that but sure it could be done. Obviously commercial wine makers are doing large batches like that. Thanks for commenting😁😁👍👍

@NovakDavorin

2 жыл бұрын

@@HowToDoneRight What if I gave freshly squeezed fruit juice instead of water? Is the sugar ratio the same then? And does the process change anything?

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

If you are talking about adding fruit and extra juice yes you will have too much sugar and wind up with a super sweet wine because your yeast will die off once alcohol content Is too high leaving excess sugar. The best thing would be to take a reading with hydrometer before adding sugar water and see what potential alcohol is going to be. Then add sugar mixture slowly if hydrometer reading is low. But alot of people sweeten there wine this way upfront instead of how i do it at the end where you have more control. Your hydrometer will be your best friend to get it right upfront. Great comment and thank you😁😁👍👍🍷🍷

Actually, I freeze all my fresh picked fruits for at least 48 hours. It makes the cell walls break down easier.

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah i agree with that. Great tip👍👍😁😁🥂

@yungblas4760

2 жыл бұрын

What if you cycle through freezing and thawing a couple times

@HowToDoneRight

2 жыл бұрын

Never tried that but may work. My fruit breaks down very well so probably not necessary. 👍👍

Great video guide. I made a blueberry wine following this guide and later sweetened it using dried fruit like figs, dates, and apricots. It was quite tasty.

@HowToDoneRight

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work. 👍👍🍷🍷

Never Seen someone put a must bag in the wine but it’s obviously works I can imagine It helps amazingly with sediment. I will have to try this. Great video Thanks

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Omg yes.. saves a ton of time. You got to get some. Links in description. 😁😁

The absolute perfect way to make wine is to fill glass water jars, the huge ones, with water, and then tell Jesus you are out of wine for the wedding. 🤗

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Great tip. 👍👍

@eddyfortune1037

6 ай бұрын

What a lyric ... spot on 😂❤❤

@vasanmsv

5 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@coastal_shiner

5 ай бұрын

It didn’t work. He must be drunk.

@markreilly3418

4 ай бұрын

😂Add a little Napoleon!

Fantastic! Will try doing

@HowToDoneRight

8 ай бұрын

You will love it. 👍

I love grapefruit! Going to make some grapefruit combination.

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

I've been wanting to make that. Now on my list 👍👍😁😁♥️♥️

Great video!! Learnt so much thank you brother.

@HowToDoneRight

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much👍👍

Beautiful wine Bro : thank you .

@HowToDoneRight

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. 👍👍