Hi
I am just about done with the first batch of wine made out of merlot
grapes (470 pounds of grapes) )and I would like to make a second
batch out of the pulp.

My dad used to do this by adding sugar and water and let it ferment
but we both are thinking in adding 5 gallons of grape juice to the
pulp plus 5 gallons of water and some sugar.

What do you guys think?

I used to use the sugar/water method and I have always had success. I
started using grape juice instead of water and sugar and found that there
was just a bit more flavour. It's a little more expensive than the water of
course. I also added pectin enzyme and yeast nutrient. Either way it was
an early drinking wine enabling me to enjoy wine before the "real" stuff was
ready. Some of the second run wine has been very good - just light - I
prefer full body for the most part.

Good Luck!

Kai



"TJ" > wrote in message
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> Hi
> I am just about done with the first batch of wine made out of merlot
> grapes (470 pounds of grapes) )and I would like to make a second
> batch out of the pulp.
>
> My dad used to do this by adding sugar and water and let it ferment
> but we both are thinking in adding 5 gallons of grape juice to the
> pulp plus 5 gallons of water and some sugar.
>
> What do you guys think?