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In this issue, tips and techniques for growing your own grapes, making zinfandel, controlling acidity, and choosing country wine yeasts.
We all are familiar with White Zinfandel, the rosé style that enjoyed immense popularity in recent years and led to the emergence of a rosé boom with other varieties.
Frost has the potential to destroy a crop of grapes before it even begins. Follow these tips to protect your vines.
Stephen Pepe is the founder of Clos Pepe Vineyards in Lompoc, California.