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RHUBARB WINE
5 Ib. ripe red rhubarb, gathered in the middle of the
season. Early forced rhubarb or the late
large green rhubarb is not suitable
2 3/4 lb. sugar
8 oz. chopped sultanas
Rind ofl large lemon
Campden tablet
Pectozyme
Nutrient
Sauterne or Champagne yeast
Trim off generously the leaves and the roots. Wipe
off any dirt from the stems and chop them small. Add the thinly pared
lemon rind but no lemon juice, since the rhubarb has plenty of acid
itself. Add the chopped raisins and pour on the boiling water. When it
is cool, crush the rhubarb with your hands, add a teaspoonful of
pectozyme and a Campden tablet. Soak for four to five days, stirring
each day, then strain and press dry. Add the nutrient and yeast and stir
in the sugar. Ferment to completion, but finish the wine medium sweet
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