How To Make Wine: The Essential Ingredients Explained
January 4, 2009 by Scott "The Wine Making Guy"
Filed under Ask The Wine Making Guy, Tips, Videos, Wine Kits
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I’ve received numerous requests from people asking to explain what the main ingredients/chemicals used in wine making are and why they’re used.
Here’s a quick video I shot today that will give you some good insight into why we use things like:
- Bentonite
- Potassium Metabisulphite
- Potassium Sorbate
- Isinglass
- Yeast Nutrient
- Pectic Enzyme
- Acid Blend
- Campden Tablets
- Sanitol
So if you’ve always wanted to know what each was used for check out the video below!
As always, your comments are welcome!
- Scott “The Wine Making Guy”
Very informative video, nice to see the common wine additives explained like you did.
If you're ever looking for help in calculating additions, I've developed a free online tool for calculating additions to wine and juice, it's http://wineadds.com
Thanks again for the great video!
Have a batch ready to bottle (has been sitting about 6 weeks in carboy). Will it make much difference to let it stand longer before bottling? Room temperature is around 55-60 degrees. (F)
It is a Pinto Noir..
You should be fine Paul – this is what I do …
Scott