Aug-Sep 2016
Measuring Brix in Fermentation, Drinking From Brass, and Yeast Options
I would argue that the rapidity with which the sugar is consumed (and the density is lowered) is almost as important as the level of sugar itself . . .
Tasting Party
Hosting a wine tasting party for a handful of friends is one thing, but it’s another to host 150 guests.
How to Build a Barrel
An amateur barrel maker shares his advice to build your own wine barrel at home.
2016 Best New Gear
Hot new winemaking products hitting the market in 2016.
The many wines of Chardonel
Chardonel, as the name implies, has Chardonnay as one of its parents and is used to make similar wine styles. Its popularity is largely along the East Coast and Midwest regions of the United States, but its wines stand up against those from any region.
Crafting Age-Worthy White Wines
A common perception about wine is that red wines should always be aged and white wines are intended to be consumed young. I won’t call this a total misconception — it is
Evolution of a Wine & Its Maker
I just bottled my 2013 Valdepena. If you’re wondering why I would wait two and a half years to bottle, let me start by saying that I don’t normally do that, but
