How to Make Wine in an Instant Pot

Yep, you read that right: a new day has dawned for wine enthusiasts and it's all thanks to food blogger, David Murphy, who figured out how to brew wine at home using everyone's new favorite kitchen gadget, the Instant Pot. We followed David's guide along with a little home-fermentation research of our own to whip up a batch of ruby-red liquid that, after aging a mere 15 days, already held complex notes of tart cranberry and cherry. Intrigued? Keep reading to learn how surprisingly easy it is to brew your very own vino without ever leaving the kitchen.

You’ll need just a few ingredients to make a batch of Instant Pot wine, so choosing the best of each is important. This recipe begins with 100% concord grape juice with no sugar added, which you can find at nearly any grocery store. You’ll also need granulated sugar and some active dry wine yeast which can be purchased online or at a home-brewing supply store. Pro tip: check the expiration date to ensure freshness.

Shopping List:

64 oz. bottle of Concord grape juice with no added sugar, at room temperature

1 cup granulated sugar

1.5 tsp (1/2 packet) dry active red wine yeast

Pour the bottle of grape juice into the Instant Pot bowl, reserving the bottle for later use. Add the sugar and stir well until completely dissolved, about 5 minutes. Pro tip: make sure your Instant Pot bowl is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before adding ingredients.

Sprinkle the yeast into the pot and stir until dissolved. The yeast might foam a little.