Apr/May 2006

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The Perils of Volatile Acidity

By Anne Louise Bannon

Volatile acidity (VA) is basically the process of wine turning into vinegar. For home winemakers, it’s a common problem.

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One Vine at a Time: Dry Finish

By Christa Gala • Apex, North Carolina

The first year Tam Cloer experimented with planting grapevines on his 18-acre property in Apex, North Carolina a late spring frost killed every single vine. But Tam doesn’t discourage easily.

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Entering Wine Competitions

By Tim Vandergrift

“You’re not obligated to win. You’re obligated to keep trying to do the best you can every day.” –Marian Wright Edelman

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Sanitation Sanity: How often should wine equipment be sanitized?

By Alison Crowe