Oct-Nov 2014

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Empty Airlocks, Calculating ABV, and Transplanting Vines

Most top-scoring red wines made in the U.S. are bottled after 18–24 months in barrel.

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Making Wine in Montana

Montana is more than just the land of big skies — you can grow grapes there, too!

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Minimize Bird Damage in Your Vineyard

Nothing is worse than watching your grapes go to the birds. Fight back!

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Petit Verdot: The forgotten Bordeaux blend grape

Petit Verdot is one of the “big five” grapes that make up a Bordeaux blend. Learn more about this red blender.

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Malolactic Fermentation for Beginners

A quick explanation of what malolactic fermentation is, and how/when you may want to do it.

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A Taste of the Tropics

Making wine from tropical fruits, with a little know-how, is just as easy as making wine from traditional fruits and berries.