Wine can be made from any kind of fruit. Sweet or dry wine can be made by varying the amount of sugar used. Wine can be made in a cask, crock, or gallon jug. Five gallon batches can be made in distilled water containers which can be purchased from various sources.

While the wine is working, the crock or container can be covered with a plastic sheet or bag held firmly in place with rubber bands. This keeps the dust and insects out and also reduces the amount of oxygen present which would prevent the fermentation process from occurring. The bubbling action is caused by the action of the natural yeast from the grapes on the sugar which is being converted to alcohol and carbon dioxide.