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Cork Questions: Wine Wizard

By Alison Crowe

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Amarone-Style Wine Kits

By Tim Vandergrift

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I’ve heard both “yes” and “no” on soaking corks before bottling… So to soak or not to soak?

By Alison Crowe

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A friend recommended microwaving corks in a bowl of water to sanitize them…

By Alison Crowe

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Common Grape Growing Questions

By Wes Hagen

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Force-Carbonating Wine to Sparkle: Counter pressure bottle method

By Daniel Pambianchi

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Carmine: Cold tolerant and color-rich

By Alexis Hartung

Carmine is a vinifera cross of Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignane. We review its history and characteristics, and give you a recipe to try.

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Making Icewine: Tips from the Pros

By Garrett Heaney

Karl Kaiser of Inniskillin Wines attended a monastery school where winemaking was a tradition. He offer his icewine tips.

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Understanding Sparkling Wines

By Daniel Pambianchi

Learn about the different ways to make sparkling wine at home.

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Sparkling Secrets of Dom Pérignon

By Brad Ring

Dom Pérignon is a symbol of luxury engrained in pop culture. But beyond the hype, Dom Pérignon is also recognized by serious wine critics as a consistently exceptional example of the top tier of Champagnes.

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Méthode “Home-penoise”

By Walt Huber

In Champagne, the French make bubbly using the méthode Champenoise. In your home, use this method.

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Riesling Lessons of the Mosel Masters

By Tim Patterson