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• I have about 30 gallons (114 L) of Cabernet Franc in 5-gallon (19-L) carboys that have a small yellow ring in the neck. Do you have any suggestions?
• How do I really know that my juice is Syrah, and are there Syrahs that don’t have that deep purple color?
• Tannin Myths and Methods

  • Recent research has cast doubts on some common tannin wisdom, particularly the idea that skin tannins are good and seed tannins are bad, but there are still ways to manage tannins and get the structure you want in your wine.

• Suspicious Syrah, Fermentation Aids: Wine Wizard

  • The Wiz sums up her feeling on additives, and hosts the first episode of CSI Syrah.

• Seyval Blanc: Varietal Focus

  • The French hybrid Seyval Blanc is “the Chardonnay of East Coast vineyards.”

• Sensory Perspective: Dry Finish

  • Winemaking and the senses.

• Fermentation: The Golden Window of Opportunity

  • Fermentation transforms grapes into wine. During this time, you have the opportunity to guide your wine’s fermentation towards making the best wine possible.

• Fermentation Faults

  • A lot can go wrong during fermentation. We pick the top six problems home winemakers face during fermentation and aging and tell you how to avoid or fix the problems.

• Build Your Own Crusher

  • Build a crusher that will get the job done and that’s also easy to disassemble, clean and store.

• Pointers for Going Pro: Tips from the Pros

  • Three pros tell of their experinces making the transition from amateur to pro.

• Wine On Premise: Wine Kits

  • Making wine at home is great. But making wine somewhere else — such as a wine on premise establishment — may benefit you, in some circumstances.

• Aromas and Odors: Techniques

  • Volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) — learn about their causes and their cures.

• Growing Pro, Part One: Backyard Vines

  • Are you interested in taking your growing pro? Find out what you need to know.