Dec 06 2006
Say “I do” to making wedding wine
(NC)-Although June may be the busiest month for weddings, January is one of the busiest for wedding planning. Brides across the country are selecting invitations, attending dress fittings and auditioning DJs.
One thing to add to that list? Making wedding wine - to ensure it has enough time to age! Now’s the time to get wine started for summer celebrations. Make great-tasting wine for your wedding in three simple steps:
One: Getting Started
Visit your local wine store (find a complete list at www.rjspagnols.com) to choose the type of wine you want to serve and determine how many kits to make (a standard kit ranges in price from $80 to $200 and yields 30 bottles).
During this firstvisit, the winemaker will start the kit, and you’ll kick off the fermentation by adding the yeast to the wine.
Then you leave the wine at the store for four to six weeks, during which time the wine ferments and is cleared and filtered. Meanwhile, you can focus on the rest of the items on your wedding to-do list.
Two: Bottling
When you return to the store for bottling, you’ll get to sample the wine, sanitize and fill the bottles, then cork and label the wine. With so many bottles to fill, it’s a great excuse to get the bridal party together to pitch in and have some fun!
Bottling is the time to put your mark on your wedding wine with custom labels and a personalized colour scheme.
Three: The Waiting Period
All you need to do now is wait. To ensure the best flavour, all wine will require a short aging period at home. Ageing time will vary, but red wines generally need longer than white wines to develop their true flavour.
Finally, on the big day, all you have to do is sit back, sip and enjoy. Cheers!
Credit: www.newscanada.com
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