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  Traminette

  Traminette is a white hybrid grape grown all over the northern areas of North America that can make extremely aromatic wines. From crisp, dr

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  Racking in Moonlight, Acetobacter, Fermenting “dry,” and White Winemaking

  While there are a lot of urban myths surrounding winemaking, the one about racking under a full moon isn’t totally hogwash. Plus, what to

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  Pruning and Spring Care

  After harvest is over may seem like a great time for the home viticulturist to sit back and take a deep breath. Just don’t take too long o

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  Friendships Forged by Wine

  The annual WineMaker Magazine Conference isn’t just about attending seminars and learning, it’s also about camaraderie. One longtime at

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  Top 100 Wine Kits of 2024

  We reveal the 100 highest scoring kit wines judged in the 2024 WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition.

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  Gold Tips for Red Wine Kits

  The idea that making a great tasting wine from a kit is simple if you follow the directions isn’t wrong, though there is often a bit more

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  Game-Changing Innovations

  A number of innovative products well-suited for the home and small-scale winemaker have come to market in recent years. Explore these option

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  Teroldego

  If you want to make a red wine that can be consumed without years of aging, Teroldego is a great option. This Italian variety features flav

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  Dubunking Consumer Myths, Yeast Impact on MLF & pH Adjustments

  If you sometimes prefer your red wines served a little on the cool side or are not afraid of buying high-end wines with screw cap closures,

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  From Orchard to Glass

  Making stone fruit mead is a fun alternative to wine. Relying on honey and fruit — from cherries, peaches, and plums, to more exotic pitte

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  Improving Through Competition

  Wine competitions aren’t just for bragging rights. Receiving medals is great, but the notes from the judges are often the most important t

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  Tempranillo Time

  WineMaker readers recently joined Publisher Brad Ring exploring Spain’s Rioja wine region and either side of the Spain-France border in Ba

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  Enter WineMaker’s Amateur Label Contest

  Enter your home wine labels into WineMaker’s 26th Annual Label Contest!

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  It’s Better With Barrels

  There is a reason so many of the pros use oak barrels. Learn about the benefits of a barrel, as well as how to choose the right barrel for y

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  Craft Your Own Homemade Liqueurs

  Homemade liqueurs are both delicious and incredibly easy to make. Why spend top dollar for liqueurs from the store when you can make ones to

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  We’re Better Together

  Winemaking clubs offer members opportunities to learn from others and share their passion for making wine with new friends. From feedback on

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  La Batalla del Vino

  Armed with a Super Soaker, WineMaker’s publisher learned quickly not to bring a wine-filled water gun to a Spanish wine fight (where the l

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  Fall/Winter Tips in the Vineyard

  Fall is the most critical time in the vineyard. Preparing for and executing harvest are paramount. So is the cleanup and vineyard care after

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  Sauvignon Blanc

  Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most popular white wines worldwide. Where it’s grown has a big influence on the resulting wine, but the wine

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  Lowering pH, add body to to country wines, degree days, & chitosan

  The Wizard offers advice on when and how to lower pH. She also suggests a remedy for thin country wines, explains why degree days are only p

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  Tips for Using Barrel Alternatives

  If you don’t have a barrel to put your wine in, then put a barrel alternative in your wine. Two experts share advice for getting the most

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  Master the Backyard Harvest

  Wes Hagen lays out last-minute advice to maximize this make-or-break day as home viticulturists gear up for harvest.

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  Sourcing Grapes from Grape Suppliers

  Buying grapes from a supplier allows access to varieties from regions of the world that would otherwise be inaccessible to home winemakers.

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  Sourcing Grapes Directly from Vineyards

  Going directly to the source to buy your grapes from local vineyards allows home winemakers to work with grapes harvested the same day, thou

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  Easy-Drinking Fermented Beverages

  Interested in trying a new type of fermentation? Try your hand at three easy-drinking, low-alcohol drinks that hit the spot in the summer su