How to Make Wine in Stardew Valley

In the world of Stardew Valley, you can create various items. This guide will walk you through the process of making wine in Stardew Valley and highlight the best wines to sell for maximum profit.

Obtaining Kegs for Wine-making

To start making wine in Stardew Valley, you'll first need to acquire kegs. There are two main ways to obtain kegs:

1. Complete the Brewer's Bundle or Artisan Bundle in the Community Center to receive a keg as a reward.
2. Reach farming level eight to unlock the keg crafting recipe. To craft a keg, you'll need 30 wood, one copper bar, one iron bar, and one oak resin.

The Wine-making Process

Once you have your kegs ready, the wine-making process in Stardew Valley is quite simple. Follow these steps to create your own wines:

1. Place your desired fruit into the keg.
2. Wait for seven in-game days for the fruit to ferment into wine.
3. Collect the wine from the keg and bottle it for sale or consumption.

To further increase the value of your wine, consider aging it in a cask. Aging wine in a cask can improve its quality, making it more valuable. It takes about two seasons to achieve iridium-quality wine using a cask.

Best Wines to Sell in Stardew Valley

While any fruit can be used to make wine in Stardew Valley, some wines are more valuable than others. Here is a list of the best wines to sell, ranked from most to least expensive:

1. Starfruit Wine (2,250g - 6,300g)
2. Ancient Fruit Wine (1,650g - 4,620g)
3. Pineapple Wine (900g - 2,520g)
4. Melon Wine (750g - 2,100g)
5. Rhubarb Wine (660g - 1,848g)
6. Crystal Fruit Wine (450g - 1,260g)
7. Banana Wine (450g - 1,260g)
8. Pomegranate Wine (420g - 1,176g)
9. Peach Wine (420g - 1,176g)
10. Mango Wine (390g - 1,092g)

To maximize your profits, focus on producing wines using high-quality fruits like starfruit and ancient fruit. Keep in mind that vegetables can also be placed in kegs, but they will produce juice instead of wine, which is significantly less profitable.