For thousands of years, tribal gatherers explored woods and fields in search of fruits, flowers, roots, and leaves. With nature's bounty in hand, they then developed and brewed local beverages to include in religious events and to mark other important occasions. From these humble beginnings evolved the art of winemaking. Wild Wines was written to revive these age-old winemaking techniques so that you can create delicious organic wines at home. Wild Wines begins by exploring the elements of commercial wine, and examining the differences between commercial wines, organic wines, and wild wines. Every aspect of winemaking is then explained in detail, from the use of ingredients and equipment to the brewing process. This is followed by over seventy-five wild wine recipes that use fruits, flowers, roots, or leaves. Included are handy charts that guide you in collecting the best ingredients for your homemade brews.