Tag: Homemade wine

Despite being a family-friendly brand for generations, Welch's has recently entered the alcoholic beverage market. So, what is Welch's grape juice with alcohol? It is the brand's line of ready-to-drink craft cocktails that incorporate their classic grape flavor with spirits.

While fermentation is the bedrock of winemaking, it does not automatically make homemade wine a probiotic. In fact, the harsh conditions during fermentation, including increasing alcohol levels and sulfites, are designed to kill off most microorganisms, preventing spoilage.

Commercial strawberry wines have an ABV of 10% to 15%, similar to many grape wines. The final strength is influenced by the sugar levels and yeast used during fermentation.

Tannins are phenolic compounds found naturally in grape skins, seeds, and stems, and they are responsible for the astringent, sometimes bitter taste in red wine. Knowing how to remove tannins from grapes is key to managing the texture and overall balance of your finished product, whether for winemaking or juice production.

While fresh strawberries contain natural sugars, the amount of sugar in the final bottle of strawberry wine can vary dramatically, ranging from as little as 2 grams per liter in a bone-dry version to over 100 grams per liter in a sweet dessert wine.