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In this issue, learn the essential equipment for making wine. Plus, tips on how to make big reds bigger, how to ship your wine, and how to blend like a pro.
There are several reasons we might want to blend wines. Among these are to correct complementary deficiencies, to integrate complexities from varying bases or to create a new flavor profile.