Dec 09/Jan 10

We review the top 100 wine kits of 2009. Plus, tips on stabilizing your wine, techniques for making sweet wine, and off-season vineyard planning.

In this issue

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Will freezing affect the juice I get in a 5-gallon (19-L) kit?
By WineMaker Staff
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How long will a layer of argon or CO₂ be effective in protecting the wine or must from oxygen?
By Alison Crowe
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Liquid Yeast for Home Winemakers
By Neva Parker
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Topping Up With Gas, Freezing Kit Juice: Wine Wizard
By Alison Crowe
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Sparkling Wine From Kits
By Tim Vandergrift
Learn to make your kit win sparkle. There are many approaches hone winemakers can take to make some bubbly.
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Bounty Hunter: Dry Finish
By Wayde Clark • Ethridge, Tennessee