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• I have some kind of grapes growing in my backyard, but have no clue as to what kind they might be. Is there a way to figure it out?
• What can I do to make my wine more dry and less sweet?
• Advertiser Reader Service
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• Dry Wine & Mystery Grapes: Wine Wizard
  • The wise one answers your home winemaking questions.
• Mead Made Easy
  • How to make a batch of mead, the classic fermented beverage that's been around for thousands of years. Tips, techniques, recipes and a rundown on the tastiest types of honey.

• Dry Finish
  • Progress from darkness into whites.
• Common Growing Questions Answered: Backyard Vines
  • Your backyard viticulture questions answered.
• Making Icewine at Home: Techniques
  • Making icewine-style dessert wines using frozen juice at home.
• How to Filter: Wine Kits
  • Filtering 101: Setting up the equipment and step-by-step tips.
• Carignane: Varietal Focus
  • Tips, techniques, history and a recipe for the red grape that belnds right in.
• Making Icewine: Tips from the Pros
  • Expert advice on making this unique dessert from winter's vines.
• Cellar Dwellers
  • Checking in with a cold club in Minnesota and a hot club in New Mexico.
• Mail
  • Steaming grapes, a nasty barrel and more.
• Fill It Up!
  • Is bottling your wine a hassle? If so, here's help. An overview of bottling equipment for batches small and large: How to use and choose the right set-up for your home winery.
• Trouble-Free Fermentation
  • Whether you use kits, juice or free grapes, fermentation is a critical part of the winemaking process. A detailed guide to taking control of fermentation and mastering the mechanics of making great wine. Plus a rundown on fermentation chemistry and a look at fermenters.
• Concord Conquered
  • Grape juice, grape jelly ---and a great bottle of wine. Contrary to popular belief, you can make worthy wine from Concord grapes, the prolific and deep-purple North American native.