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.