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Passion Fruit Wine

By Alison Crowe

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Avoiding Sulfites, Adding Copper

By Alison Crowe

Pasteurization operates on a sliding scale and its effectiveness depends on a coefficient between time and temperature.

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Techniques to Reduce Sulfite Additions

By Daniel Pambianchi

In spite of their long history as wine preservatives dating to the days of the Romans, sulfites can receive a bad rap. Many suspect that sulfites cause headaches or believe that any preservative is harmful, and so, there is a strong push to eliminate — or at least reduce — the use of sulfites and any additives perceived not to be “natural.” Let’s take a look at some of the strategies to reduce sulfite use.

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Using Grape Skin Packs in Wine Kits

By Tim Vandergrift

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Troubleshooting Guide for Home Winemaking

By Daniel Pambianchi

This troubleshooting guide lists the most common types of problems, faults and spoilages you may encounter, how to fix them, and how to prevent them in the first place.

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Pinot Noir Winemaking Techniques from Burgundy

By Jonathan Bird

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2012 WineMaker Competition Winners

By WineMaker Staff

Find the winners from WineMaker’s 2012 International Amateur Wine Competition.

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Fermenter Options for any Size Home Winery

By Bob Peak

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Syrah: Versatile, bold and colorful

By Chik Brenneman

Australia recognizes Syrah as Shiraz. It is presumed that the name stuck as the cuttings that were brought to the country in the 1830s by James Busby were identified with the names Ciras and Scryas, making it difficult to research the origins of the name, given the Iranian connection . . .

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Allergic To Sulfites

By Alison Crowe

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Wild Yeast Fermentations: Tips from the Pros

By Betsy Parks

Lots of commercial winemakers let their wines ferment with wild yeast from the grapes and in the winery. Here we have two California winemakers discuss wild yeasts.

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Small Batch Winemaking

By Betsy Parks

Tips for beginners looking to make small batches of wine.

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Choosing the Right Fermenter

By Bob Peak

Factors to consider when choosing the right fermenter for wine.

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Adding Copper

By Alison Crowe

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Vineyard Consultants: Backyard Vines

By Wes Hagen

The subject of this issue’s “Backyard Vines” is determining when we can solve an issue in the vineyard ourselves, and when it makes sense to call a consultant.

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Watertown Winemaking: Dry Finish

By Joe Hulbert • Watertown, New York