How long does plum wine take to mature?
You may be surprised to learn that plum wine can take up to two years to mature. This is because the plums used to make the wine are a particularly delicate fruit. In order to extract the fullest flavor from the plums, they must be allowed to age for a prolonged period of time.
Of course, you can find plum wines that have been aged for less time. These wines will generally be lighter in color and flavor. If you are looking for a deeper, more complex plum wine, then you will need to be patient and wait for the wine to reach its peak. Trust us, it will be worth the wait!
How long does it take to make plum wine?
Assuming you are making plum wine from scratch, it will take approximately 3-4 weeks for the wine to be ready to drink. This begins with harvesting the plums, which generally takes place in late August or early September. The wine making process begins with crushing the plums and adding yeast, which takes a few days. The must (crushed fruit and yeast mixture) is then left to ferment for 2-3 weeks. Finally, the wine is transferred to bottles or barrels and left to age for at least a few months, although it may be left for much longer if you so choose.
So, all in all, it takes a few weeks to harvest the fruit and make the wine, and then a few months (at least) to age the wine. However, if you are patient, you can ending up with a very high quality plum wine that is well worth the wait.
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