She Pours: A Beginner's Guide to Homemade Wine

Homemade wine doesn't have to be complicated — and it definitely doesn't have to be intimidating. Whether you're curious about your first batch, looking for a creative hobby, or ready to bring a little slow living into your kitchen, She Pours will walk you through every step with clarity, confidence, and calm. Written by Lauren Twitchell of Third Shift Crafts, this beginner-friendly guide blends practical instruction with the gentle encouragement of someone who's standing right beside you. You don't need fancy equipment, expensive kits, or a science background to start. All you need is fruit, sugar, yeast, a container…and the willingness to try. Inside you'll learn: • The basics of homemade wine — what it is, how it works, and why it's easier than you think • Beginner-friendly equipment (and affordable alternatives you already have at home) • Choosing your ingredients — fruit, juice, kits, sugars, tannins, acids, and yeast • How to prepare the must using simple step-by-step instructions • Primary and secondary fermentation explained without the jargon • Sanitation made easy so you can protect your batch without stress • How to rack, age, and bottle your wine with care and confidence • Troubleshooting tips for slow fermentations, cloudiness, and off-flavors • Tasting and enjoying your first pour — without pressure or perfectionism With warm storytelling, clear directions, and a grounded approach to craft, She Pours shows you how to create something meaningful with your own two hands. This is winemaking that feels accessible, joyful, and rooted in home — a hobby that teaches patience, creativity, and a deeper appreciation for the seasons. Whether you start with fresh fruit, a simple juice jug, or a beginner kit, your first batch is the beginning of something beautiful. Pour yourself a little courage, gather your ingredients, and let's begin. Crafted by hand. Rooted in home. A Third Shift Crafts book.