Dec 10/Jan 11

We review the top 100 wine kits of 2010. Plus, learn three ways to make rosé, award-winning wine labels, and answers to your home vineyard questions.

In this issue

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Colombard: Crisp and versatile
By Chik Brenneman
Despite its innocuous character, Colombard is a good choice for home winemakers, as it is easy to work with and allows for a wide scope of techniques and styles.
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Is the salmonella (commonly associated with eggs) a problem to consider when fining with egg whites?
By Alison Crowe
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Egg White Fining, Malolactic Levels: Wine Wizard
By Alison Crowe
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Ways to Rosé
By Chik Brenneman
You have several options when it comes to making a rosé wine. Learn three of the most common techniques here.
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Entering Competitions: Tips from the Pros
By Betsy Parks
Your friends and family think your homemade wines are the best, but are they right? The best way to find out is to enter your wine in a competition. Wine competitions can also be a good way to gain feedback on wines that you may think are flawed, but you’re not sure what went wrong. In this issue, three wine judges share their advice for avoiding common mistakes when entering competitions.
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“I Make Wine Because . . .”
By WineMaker Staff