Dec 06/Jan 07

We review the top 100 wine kits. Plus, tips on making sparkling wine at home, mastering riesling, and backyard vineyard basics.

In this issue

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Cork Questions: Wine Wizard
By Alison Crowe
technique
Amarone-Style Wine Kits
By Tim Vandergrift
wine-wizard
I’ve heard both “yes” and “no” on soaking corks before bottling… So to soak or not to soak?
By Alison Crowe
wine-wizard
A friend recommended microwaving corks in a bowl of water to sanitize them…
By Alison Crowe
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Common Grape Growing Questions
By Wes Hagen
technique
Force-Carbonating Wine to Sparkle: Counter pressure bottle method
By Daniel Pambianchi
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Carmine: Cold tolerant and color-rich
By Alexis Hartung
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Making Icewine: Tips from the Pros
By Garrett Heaney
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Understanding Sparkling Wines
By Daniel Pambianchi
Learn about the different ways to make sparkling wine at home.
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Sparkling Secrets of Dom Pérignon
By Brad Ring
Dom Pérignon is a symbol of luxury engrained in pop culture. But beyond the hype, Dom Pérignon is also recognized by serious wine critics as a consistently exceptional example of the top tier of Champagnes.
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Méthode “Home-penoise”
By Walt Huber
In Champagne, the French make bubbly using the méthode Champenoise. In your home, use this method.
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2006 WineMaker Label Contest Winners
By WineMaker Staff
See the winning labels from the 2006 WineMaker label contest.
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Riesling Lessons of the Mosel Masters
By Tim Patterson