So, what I'm after is to make some pretty terrible wine. But in the nicest possible way.
For those of you who've not tried Buckfast, it's a thick (that's the best way I can describe the texture), sweet red wine, with copious amounts of caffiene and about 15% abv. The taste ranges from "acceptable to to the palette" to "swamp thing", and if I could make anything like it I would save a fortune
I was thinking of using all red grape juice, instead of just 2l of juice in WOWs. Maybe some red grape concentrate? Extra sugar to take it up to 14-15%. Raisins for nutrient and taste, lots. 1tsp glycerin and 1/2 mug black tea. Ferment with wine or champagne yeast. Rack, add campden tab and pot/sorbate. Add sugar to sweeten, vanilla extract, and crushed pro-plus :lol:
Does that sound do-able? Has anyone else tried something similar? Any suggestions or advice would be welcome :grin:
