Wild Grape Wine

From the Vitality Food Feature ‘The Culinary Adventure of Wild Autumn Harvests‘.

For this recipe you will need a 3 litre size glass or porcelain container.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. of wild grapes
• 1-1/2 lbs. sugar
• 1 tsp yeast
• 1 Tbsp wheat kernels
• 6-1/2 cups water (boiled and cooled completely)

1) Wash the grapes and remove the seeds as much as possible.

2) Place the grapes into a 3 litre size glass or porcelain container.

3) Add all the other ingredients to the grapes.

4) Cover the jar tightly with a lid.

5) Store in a dark location for 7 days, then stir with a wooden spoon (not metal) every day for 21 days. (Stir at the same time every day.)

6) Do not stir for the next 2 days.

7) On the 24th day strain the wine through a tight sieve. Refrigerate and serve chilled.