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Summer 1999
Learn the juicy secrets of winemaking. Plus, wine kit magic, grow your own grapes, build a crusher, and learn to make Rhônes.
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techniqueTaking the Fear Out of Must Analysis
You might be wondering why someone would want to bother tinkering with must when trying to get the grapes smashed and into the bucket is challenge enough. The short answer is because to make good wine you want to accomplish two things during fermentation: to keep your yeast happy and to exclude other microbes from interfering.
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Growing Grapes in Cold Climates
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articleHot Rhônes: Syrah & Carignan
Learn how to make your own red Rhône blend, from sourcing grapes, selecting yeast, and techniques to make your wine sing.
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articleJuicy Secrets
A winemaker shares advice to make wine that rivals commercial examples without spending thousands of dollars on equipment.
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articleMaking Seyval Blanc: Tips from the Pros
A Connecticut pro winemaker who has won awards for his Seyval Blanc wines shares his advice for home winemakers.
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More Practical Wine Terms