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Apr/May 2009
In this issue, tips and techniques for making your next sauvignon blanc the right way. Plus, explore closure options for your homemade wine.
In this issue
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articleThe Designing Winemaker
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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wine-wizard
Testing for Dryness, Empty Airlock: Wine Wizard
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techniqueUsing Enzymes: Tips from the Pros
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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articleElderberry Wine: Taming the Wild Elderberry
Sometimes referred to as the “Englishman’s grape,” the common elderberry has been used to make wine for hundreds — possibly thousands — of years.