Fruit Wine Recipes

The following fruit wine recipes give the amount of each of the wine making ingredients needed to make 5 gallons of a particular type of homemade wine. For directions on how to use these wine making ingredients together as a recipe, see the article "The 7 Easy Steps to Making Wine."

Also note that Campden Tablets will be needed as well. These are used to keep the wine from spoiling. You may also want to get Wine Conditioner as well if you plan on making your wine sweet.

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Apple Wine

Produce: Apple Juice 5 gal.
Sugar: 5 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: 2 tbsp.
Yeast Energizer: N/A
Pectic Enzyme: 1/2 tsp.
Acid Blend: 2 1/2 tbsp.
Wine Tannin: 1 tsp.
Yeast: EC-1118
Instructions: Apple Wine Recipe

Apricot Wine

Produce: Apricots 13 lbs.
Sugar: 10 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: N/A
Yeast Energizer: 1 tbsp.
Pectic Enzyme: 3/4 tsp.
Acid Blend: 2 tbsp.
Wine Tannin: 1 tsp.
Yeast: EC-1118
Instructions: Apricot Wine Recipe

Banana Wine

Produce: Bananas 15 lbs.
Sugar: 10 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: N/A
Yeast Energizer: 1 tbsp.
Pectic Enzyme: 1/2 tsp.
Acid Blend: 5 tbsp.
Wine Tannin: 1/2 tsp
Yeast: Montrachet
Instructions: Banana Wine Recipe

Blackberry Wine

Produce: Blackberry 20 lbs.
Sugar: 10 1/2lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: 2 tbsp.
Yeast Energizer: N/A
Pectic Enzyme: 3/4 tsp.
Acid Blend: >2 1/2 tbsp
Wine Tannin: N/A
Yeast: Montrachet
Instructions: Blackberry Wine Recipe

Blueberry Wine

Produce: Blueberry 13 lbs.
Sugar: 11 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: N/A
Yeast Energizer: 1 tbsp.
Pectic Enzyme: 3/4 tsp.
Acid Blend: 2 tbsp.
Wine Tannin: N/A
Yeast: Montrachet
Instructions: Blueberry Wine Recipe

Cherry Wine

Produce: Cherry 20 lbs.
Sugar: 10 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: N/A
Yeast Energizer: 1 tbsp.
Pectic Enzyme: 3/4 tsp.
Acid Blend: 5 tsp.
Wine Tannin: N/A
Yeast: Montrachet
Instructions: Cherry Wine Recipe

Chokecherry Wine

Produce: Chokecherry 13 lbs.
Sugar: 11 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: N/A
Yeast Energizer: 1 tbsp.
Pectic Enzyme: 3/4 tsp.
Acid Blend: 5 tsp.
Wine Tannin: N/A
Yeast: Montrachet
Instructions: Chokecherry Wine Recipe

Concord Wine (Medium Bodied)

Produce: Concord 40 lbs.
Sugar: 6 1/2lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: 2 tbsp.
Yeast Energizer: N/A
Pectic Enzyme: 3/4 tsp.
Acid Blend: 1 tbsp.
Wine Tannin: 1 tsp.
Yeast: 71B-1122
Instructions: Concord Wine (Medium Bodied Wine Recipe

Concord Wine (Full Bodied)

Produce: Concord 80 lbs.
Sugar: 2 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: 2 tbsp.
Yeast Energizer: N/A
Pectic Enzyme: 3/4 tsp.
Acid Blend: N/A
Wine Tannin: 1/2 tsp.
Yeast: RC-212
Instructions: Concord Wine (Full Bodied) Recipe

Cranberry Wine

Produce: Cranberry 15 lbs.
Sugar: 10 1/2 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: N/A
Yeast Energizer: 1 tbsp.
Pectic Enzyme: 3/4 tsp.
Acid Blend: N/A
Wine Tannin: N/A
Yeast: Montrachet
Instructions: Cranberry Wine Recipe

Currant Wine

Produce: Currant 13 lbs.
Sugar: 10 1/2lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: 2 tbsp.
Yeast Energizer: N/A
Pectic Enzyme: 3/4 tsp.
Acid Blend: N/A
Wine Tannin: N/A
Yeast: Red Pasture
Instructions: Currant Wine Recipe

Dandelion Wine

Produce: Dandelion 6 Qts.
Sugar: 11 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: 1 tbsp.
Yeast Energizer: 2 tsp.
Pectic Enzyme: N/A
Acid Blend: 3 tbsp.
Wine Tannin: 1/2 tsp.
Yeast: K1V-1116
Instructions: Dandelion Wine Recipe

Elderberry Wine

Produce: Elderberry 15 lbs.
Sugar: 10 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: 2 tbsp.
Yeast Energizer: N/A
Pectic Enzyme: N/A
Acid Blend: 5 tsp.
Wine Tannin: N/A
Yeast: RC-212
Instructions: Elderberry Wine Recipe

Fig Wine

Produce: Fig, Fresh 18 lbs.
Sugar: 9 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: 2 tbsp.
Yeast Energizer: N/A
Pectic Enzyme: 1/2 tsp.
Acid Blend: 4 tbsp.
Wine Tannin: 1/2 tsp.
Yeast: K1V-1116
Instructions: Fig Wine Recipe

Frozen Concentrate Wine

Produce: Frozen Conc. 10 lbs.
Sugar: 2 1/2 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: 2 tbsp.
Yeast Energizer: N/A
Pectic Enzyme: N/A
Acid Blend: 4 tsp.
Wine Tannin: 1/2 tsp.
Yeast: Montrachet
Instructions: Frozen Concentrate Wine Recipe

Ginger Root Wine

Produce: Ginger Root 1 lbs.
Sugar: 11 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: N/A
Yeast Energizer: 1 tbsp.
Pectic Enzyme: N/A
Acid Blend: 4 tbsp.
Wine Tannin: N/A
Yeast: K1V-1116
Instructions: Ginger Root Wine Recipe

Gooseberry Wine

Produce: Gooseberry 13 lbs.
Sugar: 11 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: N/A
Yeast Energizer: 1 tbsp.
Pectic Enzyme: 1/2 tsp.
Acid Blend: N/A
Wine Tannin: 1/2 tsp.
Yeast: Champagne
Instructions: Gooseberry Wine Recipe

Grapefruit Wine

Produce: Grapefruit 30 lbs.
Sugar: 10 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: N/A
Yeast Energizer: 1 tbsp.
Pectic Enzyme: N/A
Acid Blend: N/A
Wine Tannin: 1 tsp.
Yeast: Champagne
Instructions: Grapefruit Wine Recipe

Huckleberry Wine

Produce: Huckleberry 18 lbs.
Sugar: 10 1/2 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: 2 tbsp.
Yeast Energizer: N/A
Pectic Enzyme: 3/4 tsp.
Acid Blend: 2 tbsp.
Wine Tannin: 1/2 tsp.
Yeast: Montrachet
Instructions: Huckleberry Wine Recipe

Mead (Honey Wine)

Produce: Mead (Honey) 13 lbs.
Sugar: N/A
Yeast Nutrient: 1 1/2 tbsp.
Yeast Energizer: 2 tbsp.
Pectic Enzyme: N/A
Acid Blend: 3 tbsp.
Wine Tannin: 1 tsp.
Yeast: Champagne
Instructions: Mead (Honey Wine) Recipe

Mulberry Wine

Produce: Mulberry 25 lbs.
Sugar: 10 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: 2 tbsp.
Yeast Energizer: N/A
Pectic Enzyme: 1 tsp.
Acid Blend: 3 tsp.
Wine Tannin: 1 tsp.
Yeast: Montrachet
Instructions: Mulberry Wine Recipe

Muscadine Wine

Produce: Muscadine 30 lbs.
Sugar: 9 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: 5 tsp.
Yeast Energizer: N/A
Pectic Enzyme: 3/4 tsp.
Acid Blend: N/A
Wine Tannin: 1 tsp.
Yeast: Champagne
Instructions: Muscadine Wine Recipe

Peach Wine

Produce: Peach 13 lbs.
Sugar: 10 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: N/A
Yeast Energizer: 1 tbsp.
Pectic Enzyme: 1 tsp.
Acid Blend: 2 1/2 tbsp.
Wine Tannin: 1 tsp.
Yeast: EC-1118
Instructions: Peach Wine Recipe

Persimmon Wine

Produce: Persimmon 15 lbs.
Sugar: 10 1/2 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: N/A
Yeast Energizer: 1 tbsp.
Pectic Enzyme: 3/4 tsp.
Acid Blend: 3 tbsp.
Wine Tannin: 1/2 tsp.
Yeast: Champagne
Instructions: Persimmon Wine Recipe

Pear Wine

Produce: Pear 20 lbs.
Sugar: 10 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: N/A
Yeast Energizer: 1 tbsp.
Pectic Enzyme: 1/2 tsp.
Acid Blend: 3 tbsp.
Wine Tannin: 1/2 tsp.
Yeast: EC-1118
Instructions: Pear Wine Recipe

Pineapple Wine

Produce: Pineapple 15 lbs.
Sugar: 9 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: N/A
Yeast Energizer: 1 tbsp.
Pectic Enzyme: 1/2 tsp.
Acid Blend: 2 tsp.
Wine Tannin: 1 tsp.
Yeast: Montrachet
Instructions: Pineapple Wine Recipe

Plum Wine

Produce: Plum 20 lbs.
Sugar: 9 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: N/A
Yeast Energizer: 1 tbsp.
Pectic Enzyme: 1 tsp.
Acid Blend: 2 tsp.
Wine Tannin: 1/2 tsp.
Yeast: Montrachet
Instructions: Plum Wine Recipe

Raspberry Wine

Produce: Raspberry 15 lbs.
Sugar: 10 1/2 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: 2 tbsp.
Yeast Energizer: N/A
Pectic Enzyme: 3/4 tsp.
Acid Blend: 2 1/2 tbsp
Wine Tannin: N/A
Yeast: ICV D47
Instructions: Raspberry Wine Recipe

Rhubarb Wine

Produce: Rhubarb 18 lbs.
Sugar: 10 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: N/A
Yeast Energizer: 1 tbsp.
Pectic Enzyme: N/A
Acid Blend: N/A
Wine Tannin: 1 tsp.
Yeast: Montrachet
Instructions: Rhubarb Wine Recipe

Scuppernong Wine

Produce: Scuppernong 30 lbs.
Sugar: 9 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: 5 tsp.
Yeast Energizer: N/A
Pectic Enzyme: 3/4 tsp.
Acid Blend: N/A
Wine Tannin: 1 tsp.
Yeast: K1V-1116
Instructions: Scuppernong Wine Recipe

Strawberry Wine

Produce: Strawberry 18 lbs.
Sugar: 10 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: 2 tbsp.
Yeast Energizer: N/A
Pectic Enzyme: 1 tsp.
Acid Blend: 5 tsp.
Wine Tannin:1 tsp.
Yeast: ICV D47
Instructions: Strawberry Wine Recipe

Thompson Grape Wine

Produce: Thompson 80 lbs.
Sugar: 1 1/2 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: 5 tsp.
Yeast Energizer: N/A
Pectic Enzyme: 3/4 tsp.
Acid Blend: 3 tsp.
Wine Tannin: 1 tsp.
Yeast: Champagne
Instructions: Thompson Grape Wine Recipe

Wild Grape Wine

Produce: Wild Grapes 20 lbs.
Sugar: 10 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: 2 tbsp.
Yeast Energizer: N/A
Pectic Enzyme: 3/4 tsp.
Acid Blend: N/A
Wine Tannin: 1/2 tsp.
Yeast: EC-1118
Instructions: Wild Grape Wine Recipe

Watermelon Wine

Produce: Watermelon 15 lbs.
Sugar: 9 lbs.
Yeast Nutrient: 2 tbsp.
Yeast Energizer: N/A
Pectic Enzyme: 1/2 tsp.
Acid Blend: 2 1/2 tbsp.
Wine Tannin: >1 1/2 tsp.
Yeast: Champagne
Instructions: Watermelon Wine Recipe

More Information...

For directions on how to make wine using these fruit wine recipes go to "The 7 Easy Steps to Making Wine." These directions will guide you through the entire wine making process, from picking to bottling.

As you may have noticed by having just a few wine making ingredients you can make many, many different types of wine. In fact by having on hand the ingredients you see in the recipes above, you can make 95% of the wine recipes you will run across.

Not sure where to start? Choose your favorite fruit flavor and follow the recipe and instructions above to make that flavor of fruit wine.

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