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Apr/May 2002
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.
In this issue
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techniqueMeasuring Residual Sugar
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techniquePicking the Right Wine Kit
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articlePicking the Right Wine Kit
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.
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articleMarechal Foch
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articleBottling: Tips from the Pros
Three longtime pro winemakers share their advice for amateurs related to bottling wines.
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articleAmplify Your Taste, Bud!
The wine tasting technique that I describe in this article was developed over the last fifteen years out of sheer frustration.
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articleThe ABCs of Making Z
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.
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articleBuilding a Cool Cellar
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.
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articleThe Joys of Blending
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.
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wine-wizard
What can I do to improve the aroma of my mead?
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