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Learn the ABCs of making Zinfandel! This issue has plenty of tips and tricks for using this “workhorse” grape. Plus, how to build a home wine cellar.
Modern wine kits first began appearing in the 1970s. While they still follow the format of ready-to-dilute-and-ferment stuff in a package, they’ve come a long, long way.
Three longtime pro winemakers share their advice for amateurs related to bottling wines.
The wine tasting technique that I describe in this article was developed over the last fifteen years out of sheer frustration.
In the early days of the California wine industry, growers found that Zinfandel was a good “workhorse” grape that did well in a variety of climates and that could, under hot and dry conditions, be forced to accrue a high concentration of sugar.
Many options exist for storing wines. But if you do plan for that dream cellar, this guide will help you, too, save headaches and money.
Blending different grape varieties to make a better finished wine is a bedrock practice in the commercial wine world — and one often overlooked by home winemakers.