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Pressing Matters: Build a Wine Press

Plans to make your own wine press.

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The Fine Art of Fining

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Thinking Outside the Box

Besides using concentrate as the sole basis for a batch of wine, you can also use it to supplement other wines and ingredients.

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An 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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Blending 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

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Making 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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Making 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 m

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Mastering Merlot

Merlot has become an important winemaking grape throughout the world.

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Adding Oak: Tips from the Pros

Winemaker John Fletcher of Hillside Estate Winery in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada offers his thoughts on adding oak to yo

Build Your Own Garage Wine Cellar

Create Your Own Great Labels

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Flavors That Make Cabernet Great

A longtime pro winemaker shares his advice on evaluating Cabernet, with advice on crafting your own great Cab.

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Mead: Nectar of the Gods

Step by step instructions to making mead, including various versions and recipes with spices, fruits, and juices.

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Sparkling Wine, Step-by-Step

Anyone who can make a clean white wine and knows a bit about secondary fermentation can whip up a killer Champagne-style sparkling wine.

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The Sweet Rewards of Dessert Wines

A good dessert wine has its place on the table and can be just as rewarding as a good Cabernet or Chardonnay. Learn to make a sweet wine.

Troubleshoot a Stuck Fermentation

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Build Your Own Crusher

Plans to build your own grape crusher.

Growing Grapes in Cold Climates

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Hot Rhônes: Syrah & Carignan

Learn how to make your own red Rhône blend, from sourcing grapes, selecting yeast, and techniques to make your wine sing.

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Juicy Secrets

A winemaker shares advice to make wine that rivals commercial examples without spending thousands of dollars on equipment.

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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.