Homemade Wine

For Seasonal Festivals

Looking to connect with the natural world and explore the spiritual and medicinal uses of plants and fruits found in the British countryside? Look no further than "Homemade Wine for Seasonal Festivals" by Lyn Baylis.

This practical and accessible guide offers a step-by-step approach to making wines that reflect the changing seasons and the cycles of nature. Explore the rich tradition of celebrating the seasonal cycle of the year, which lies at the heart of all nature-based spiritualities, and discover how the practice of wine-making can deepen your connection to the natural world.

With a focus on local ingredients and sustainable practices, this book offers a unique perspective on the art of wine-making, while also exploring the spiritual and medicinal benefits of various plants and fruits. Whether you're an experienced wine-maker or a curious beginner, this guide is sure to inspire and inform.

PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
UNDERSTANDING WINE
THE SEASONAL FESTIVALS
MAKING WINE AS AN ACT OF MAGIC
THE PRACTICALITIES OF SEASONAL WINE MAKING
A WORD OF WARNING

SPRING EQUINOX
BELTANE - MAY DAY
SUMMER SOLSTICE
LAMMAS
AUTUMN EQUINOX
SAMHAIN - HALLOWEEN
WINTER SOLSTICE -YULE
CANDLEMAS - IMBOLC

WINE RECIPES
DANDELION WINE
NETTLE WINE
BIRCH SAP WINE
YOUNG OAK LEAF WINE
HAWTHORN WINE
GORSE WINE
ROSE PETAL WINE
ELDERFLOWER WINE
SPARKLING ELDERFLOWER WINE
STRAWBERRY WINE
BLACKBERRY WINE
PLUM WINE
MORELLO CHERRY WINE
GARDEN CHERRY WINE
MEAD - HONEY WINE
APPLE WINE
ELDERBERRY WINE
ROSEHIP WINE
SLOE WINE
SLOE GIN
ROWAN BERRY WINE
MIXED BERRY WINE - ENGLISH PORT
WASSAIL BOWL
WHEAT WHISKEY
DRIED FRUIT WINES
FROZEN FRUIT WINES
TINNED FRUIT WINES

FINAL THOUGHTS
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR COUNTRY WINES
GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED
PROBLEM PAGE
INDEX