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Winter 1999
Great gifts for the home winemaker. Plus, right-brain winemaking, crafting a marvelous Merlot, and polish your blending skills.
In this issue
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techniqueThe Art of Winemaking
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articleAn Inside Look at Competition
How will your wine stack up in competition? And what should you know before entering? Lear the ins and outs of amateur wine competitions.
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articleBlending to Improve Wines
Blending, in itself, is a physically simple task. You take one wine and stir it with another, and the result is a wine that tastes a little like both. In reality, blending is a deceptive business that is more than simply stirring wines.
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Even More Practical Wine Terms
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articleMaking Cabernet Franc: Tips from the Pros
Derek Wilber, Anthony Road Wine Co., Penn Yan, NY on making Cabernet Franc wines and the importance of quality juice.
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articleMaking Flavorful Vinegar
As a home winemaker you are in a great position to make vinegar with deep, rich flavors that far surpass most of what’s available on the mass market.
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