Winemaking Tutorial

Welcome to the grapestompers wine tutorial!

This free tutorial has been designed especially for first-time winemakers who have little or no experience in making wine from a Spagnols* grape concentrate kit. Our master winemaker, Tom, has provided easy to follow instructions to help you make the best wine and earn the envy of your neighbors and friends.

Although this tutorial has been constructed in a step-by-step fashion, please feel free to skip around to find the subject in which you are most interested. Click on any link below to start. So, if you're ready, let's begin!

• Lesson One - Obtain Supplies and Equipment
• Lesson Two - Prepare Your Equipment
• Lesson Three - Mix the Must and Add Yeast
• Lesson Four - Primary Fermentation
• Lesson Five - Secondary Fermentation
• Lesson Six - Stabilizing and Clearing
• Lesson Seven - Bottling and Corking
• Lesson Eight - Drinking Your Wine

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*The Spagnols line of winemaking kits includes the following brands: Vino Del Vida, Grand Cru, Cellar Classic, Cru Select (Gold and Platinum), En Primeur, and Bolero.