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Owning your own oak barrel can yield great rewards when handled properly. We asked the advice of two professionals that know what it takes t

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Many winemakers and wine drinkers can get stuck in the mentality that wine is only made from Vitis vinifera grapes, and any other a

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Copper Sulfate Solutions: Wine Wizard

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Chat With Jason Phelps

Live Chat with Jason Phelps, which took place on February 13, 2019.

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Get the latest winemaking news, products, and events happening in the hobby (& professional) world.

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15 Upcoming Wine Regions

A look at 15 wine regions just coming into their own that may very well become the outstanding terroirs of tomorrow.

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Chat With Bob Peak

Live Chat with Bob Peak, which took place on January 16, 2019.

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Want to plant grapevines, but not necessarily enough to warrant a full-scale trellis and all the work and expense that goes along with it? H

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Prevent Volatile Acidity

Volatile acidity (VA) is a flaw that can ruin the aroma of a wine. Explore what exactly VA is, why it is such a problem, and techniques to a

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2019 Label Contest Winners

View all of the winning labels from WineMaker’s 19th annual label contest.

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Perfect for after-dinner treats, dessert wines are some of the most complex wines in the world. Get tips for making your own icewine, Sherry

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Recipes of Burgundy

If you’ve ever visited Burgundy, France, then you likely know all about how important pairing the right wine and food dish are. Here, we s

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The Winemakers’ Renaissance

Home winemakers are living in the golden age of the hobby. One reader sits down to reflect on the great resources that are available to thos

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For viticulturalists, the time between budbreak and bloom is often a time to let the vines do their thing. But Wes Hagen explains that a lit

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Stable Sémillon

Sémillon is a grape variety that is used to produce some of the great white wines of Bordeaux. Learn about what makes this grape so versati

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Avoiding The Winemaker’s Pitfalls

Learn key tips to avoid common winemaking pitfalls.

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Gum Arabic, Chilled Reds, and Pinot Noir Advice

A reader wonders about the usefulness of gum arabic in their winemaking process. The Wiz also talks about chilled red wines, the ups and dow

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Chat with Alex Russan

Live Chat with Alex Russan, which took place on December 12, 2018.

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Chat with Chik Brenneman

Live Chat with Chik Brenneman, which took place on November 14, 2018.

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2019 Backyard Vine Directory

Grow your own grapes? Thinking of starting a backyard vineyard? Now is the time to plan your spring. Here is a list of suppliers where you c