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A week in I realized that I forgot to put water in my airlock…

By Alison Crowe

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I’ve been frustrated with the use of Clinitest tablets for measuring…

By Alison Crowe

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The Designing Winemaker

By Brian Hoffman • Madison, Wisconsin

My hobby may be winemaking, but by day I am a commercial artist. To combine my two interests, I also design the wine labels for our home winery — the Hoffmann Family Winery.

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Testing for Dryness, Empty Airlock: Wine Wizard

By Alison Crowe

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Using Enzymes: Tips from the Pros

By Betsy Parks

Three pros share which enzymes they use in their winemaking, common mistakes made with them, and how to get the most from enzymes.

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Elderberry Wine: Taming the Wild Elderberry

By Jack Keller

Sometimes referred to as the “Englishman’s grape,” the common elderberry has been used to make wine for hundreds — possibly thousands — of years.