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Tips on finding the freshest grapes for your wine. Plus, picking the right yeast, the versatility of zinfandel, and how to age wine in barrels.
In this issue
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articlePlanning Your Backyard Vineyard
Everything to consider when planning your backyard vineyard.
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articleZinfandel: Varietal Focus
Learn about Zinfandel and find instructions to make Zin in three different wine styles.
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articleMastering Malolactic Fermentation: Tips from the Pros
Malolactic fermentation (MLF) may sound mysterious, but it’s a technique every home winemaker should master.
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articleWooden it be Lovely?
Oak barrels bring more to wine than flavor. Learn the ins and outs of oak barrels, from how they are made, how to choose the perfect one for your wine, and the best way to use it.
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articleFrom Grape to Glass
Learn the basics of turning fresh grapes into amazing tasting wine at home.
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articleFinding Amazing Grapes!
Where to source winemaking grapes, how to place the order, and planning to receive and process them right away upon delivery.
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The Strain Game
You need to select the right kind of yeast for the style of wine you want to make. Yet choosing the proper yeast should not be a daunting task — with proper planning it’s easy to achieve the desired results.
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wine-wizardHow can I best rid my wine of tartrate crystals?
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