Crush: The Home Winemaking Guide to Creating Truly Excellent Vintages You Can Feel Proud to Share

It's been a drink of the gods, a muse for poets, and a reason to gather friends and family. Now, it's your turn to join this timeless tradition. More than just a hobby, it's about: • Creating memories • Understanding the nuances that go from grape to glass • Impressing your friends with a wine label that has your name on it But where do you start? The endless sea of advice out there could leave you more confused than a cork floating in a vat of grape juice. You might even wonder, "Can I really pull this off?" Yes, you can. Whether you want to make wine for your own sipping pleasure, to share with friends and family, or even to sell and make a profit, this book is your simple guide to making it happen. Inside, you will discover: • How to unleash the winemaker in you, without getting lost in the vineyard – navigate the world of winemaking like a pro, from choosing grapes to fermentation • A treasure trove of insider secrets that will have your guests asking, "This is homemade?" Yep, and you'll know every trick to make it truly excellent! • The not-so-boring science behind winemaking – yes, there's science, but this book makes it as exciting as popping a bottle of your finest vintage • An easy-to-follow shopping list of must-have equipment, so you're not wandering around stores like a lost grape • The art of blending, which is your secret sauce to crafting a wine that’s uniquely yours – it's like being a composer, but your symphony is a bottle of delicious wine • How to bottle, label, and store your wine so it ages like fine...well, wine – no more shoving bottles into random cupboards! • Pro tips on sharing and enjoying your wine – from hosting wine tastings to pairing your vintage with meals, become the sommelier of your social circle

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Hljóðbók: 5 april 2024