Rose petal wine

Makes a beautifully scented Rosé of around 18% alcohol.

Ingredients:

• Dried rose petals - 50g pack
• 4 pints water
• Can of white grape concentrate (245 gram - 8.64 oz)
• Citric acid
• All purpose wine yeast
• Yeast nutrient
• 2½ lbs. Sugar dissolved in 1 pint of hot water

Method:

• Soak rose petals in 4 pints of boiling water for 4 days.
• Squeeze out as much water as you can from the petals and discard them.
• Add rest of ingredients and ferment in a demijohn.
• Top up to 3 inches below bung with warm water when the most vigorous fermentation has calmed down.
• Proceed as usual.

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