Method of producing fertilizer from alcoholic fermentation waste

A method of imparting flavor to a plant, the method comprising:

• (a) subjecting an alcoholic beverage, waste product from the production of an alcoholic beverage, or mixtures of the same to distillation to produce a liquid at the bottom of a still, said liquid having an alcohol concentration of between about 0.005% by volume and 0.25% by volume;
• (b) adjusting the pH of the liquid to a range of 5.5 to 6.5 using a base;
• (c) adding a flavorant to the liquid;
• and
• (d) fertilizing the plant by adding the flavored liquid to the soil surrounding the plant.

A method of producing a fertilizer from waste products generated in the production of wine, the method comprising:

• (a) processing grapes to prepare for fermentation;
• (b) fermenting the processed grapes to produce wine;
• (c) collecting a waste stream generated as a byproduct from steps (a) and (b), said waste stream comprising pomace and having an alcohol concentration of between 3% and 20% by volume;
• (d) macerating the waste stream;
• (e) distilling the waste stream to produce a liquid at the bottom of a still having an alcohol concentration between about 0.005% by volume and 0.25% by volume;
• and
• (f) adjusting the pH of the liquid to a range of 5.5 to 6.5 using a base to produce a fertilizer.