How to make grape wine ??

Question

My neighbor has kindly offered all the grapes from her vine to make homemade wine. I have 19ltr jugs I can use to ferment it in but do I cook the grapes or just crush them before putting them in ? And what is the ratio of sugar to grape juice ? Also how do I use Campden tablets ?

Answer 1

grape wine is  made the same way as beetroot wine ,

the only difference is , you use grapes instead of beetroot

Answer 2

here's some sources that explain how to make wine

Answer 3

Don't cook them. The sugar to add depends on the amount of sugar in the grapes. Fresh Campden tablets are added to the must to kill the wild yeasts and bacteria a day or so before you pitch your wine yeast.

Either go to a local homebrew shop for advice and supplies or get a book by CJJ Berry -- any one; they're all pitched at beginning winemakers.