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Aug/Sep 2007
In this issue, expert advice on crafting your own super-premium wine. Plus, learn to plan a perfect harvest, tips on enzymes, and new grape varieties to try.
In this issue
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articleYeast-free wine and quality control: Wine Wizard
The good news is that most wines that you can buy off the supermarket shelf don’t contain a lot of yeast cells; if they did, the wines would look cloudy and might even re-ferment in the bottle.
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articlePurple Grin Winery: Dry Finish
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techniqueHarvest Planning
The better you plan for grapes to come in, the smoother the big day of harvest and crushing grapes will go. Do you have all of the equipment on hand and cleaned? Is the space cleared? Start planning now.
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articleHarvest Planning
Whether you are making wine from grapes for the first time, or a seasoned winemaker who just needs to organize his or her thoughts, the following is a checklist to guide you through your pre-harvest decisions.
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