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Making Seyval Blanc: Tips from the Pros

A Connecticut pro winemaker who has won awards for his Seyval Blanc wines shares his advice for home winemakers.

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Take Control of Must Temperature–And Reap the Benefits

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Bottling, Start to Finish

The last step in making wine is putting it in the bottle. Learn the steps to do it safely and efficiently.

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Making Riesling: Tips from the Pros

Winemaker Kent Rosenblum of Rosenblum Cellars in Alameda, California goes back to his early roots by offering his thoughts on making Rieslin

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Practical Wine Terms

A quick dictionary of the most common winemaking terms that a novice will need to know when reading stories about making wine or growing gra

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Preventing Off-Flavors

Sometimes things go wrong, and the result is off-flavors. But most wine defects are easily prevented with good sanitation and a few simple w

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Sangiovese: Varietal Focus

The primary grape used to make Chianti, Sangiovese, is a delicate and expressive grape that is not only grown in Italy.

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There’s More to Wine Than Just Grapes

You can make tremendous country wines from plants other than grapes. They include apricot wines that rival the complexity of any $10 Chardon

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Wine Tasting Made Easy

Homemade wines can benefit from systematic sensory evaluation just as much as commercial wines can. Learn how to evaluate your own wines to