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Concord: Varietal Focus

Just about everyone, wine consumer and abstainer alike, knows the name Concord. It may have been the first sip of wine to pass the lips of m

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Tasting wine is more complicated than just drinking. But it is a valuable talent for all winemakers to have. Learn the steps to truly taste

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Elderberry: Varietal Focus

Although different varieties can vary in berry intensity, elderberry wine is never a wimpy wine, exploding with aroma of berries.

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Super Syrah!

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7 Great Kit Winemaking Tips

Seven important tips to remember when making your next wine from a kit.

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Making Blueberry Wine: Tips from the Pros

Two pros offer advice to make a great blueberry wine at home.

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WineMaker at 5!

To capture the spirit of our fifth anniversary, this article will look at the wide world of winemaking in flights of five.

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Making Sparkling Wine From Kits

Learn how to make sparkling wine from wine kits.

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Vineyard Questions: Backyard Vines

Wes Hagen answers your grape growing questions.

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Fixing Common Mistakes: Tips from the Pros

We asked two professional winemakers to discuss common winemaking mistakes and how to avoid or correct them.

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Luscious Port Wine

Learn to make your own Port-style wine at home.

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Mead Made Easy

Mead — also known as honey wine — is every bit as complex and variable as grape wine. Learn the ins and outs of making your own mead.

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Gewürztraminer can produce spectacular grapes when grown in the proper environment. But grown in the wrong environment, the grapes often pr

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First-Year Vineyard Care

The first year of vine growth is meant to establish a strong and vigorous root system and build stores of nutrients to hasten growth in subs

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Winemaking Gear Guide

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Grenache: Varietal Focus

The Grenache grape variety is highly recommended for the home winemaker. The variety is readily available in fresh-grape form and the price

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Evaporative Cooling

Evaporative cooling is a simple and inexpensive way to cool a small fermenter. We’ll go over the details.

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Ice Your Wine! Hot Weather Tips

Real wineries deal with real heat and make wonderful wines. It isn’t all that difficult. Here are some suggestions.