Dec 06-Jan 07
Cork Questions: Wine Wizard
Dear Wine Wizard, I’ve heard both “yes” and “no” on soaking corks before bottling. All of the commercial wineries I’ve visited don’t soak their corks before bottling. Can you set us straight
Common Grape Growing Questions
At the end of the year when I’m contemplating new topics for “Backyard Vines,” I like to go through and look at all the subjects I’ve covered previously and ask myself: “What
Carmine: Cold tolerant and color-rich
Deeply saturated in color and crimson red is the first impression to hit your senses when glancing at Carmine. After a few swirls of the rich liquid in the wine glass, aromas
Making Icewine: Tips from the Pros
Karl Kaiser is co-founder of Inniskillin Wines of Niagara, Ontario. He was born in Austria and attended a monastery school where winemaking and viticulture was a tradition. He later received his B.S.
Understanding Sparkling Wines
Learn about the different ways to make sparkling wine at home.
Méthode “Home-penoise”
In Champagne, the French make bubbly using the méthode Champenoise. In your home, use this method.
2006 WineMaker Label Contest Winners
See the winning labels from the 2006 WineMaker label contest.
