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Grape requirements, bentonite and yellow ring: Wine Wizard

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How many pounds of grapes will make five gallons (19 L) of wine? Are there guidelines for reds and whites and varieties within each of those groups?

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I’ve heard homemade wines go bad after two years. What causes that and how can I prevent it?

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There is a yellow ring around the top of the wine in my carboy, but the wine tastes and smells fine. What’s with the yellow ring?

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Adding Oak: Tips from the Pros

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Winemaker John Fletcher of Hillside Estate Winery in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada offers his thoughts on adding oak to your wine.

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Build Your Own Garage Wine Cellar

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Create Your Own Great Labels

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Flavors That Make Cabernet Great

By Marty Mathis

A longtime pro winemaker shares his advice on evaluating Cabernet, with advice on crafting your own great Cab.

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Mead: Nectar of the Gods

By Scott R. Russell

Step by step instructions to making mead, including various versions and recipes with spices, fruits, and juices.

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Sparkling Wine, Step-by-Step

By Alison Crowe

Anyone who can make a clean white wine and knows a bit about secondary fermentation can whip up a killer Champagne-style sparkling wine.

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The Sweet Rewards of Dessert Wines

By Max Waddington

A good dessert wine has its place on the table and can be just as rewarding as a good Cabernet or Chardonnay. Learn to make a sweet wine.

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Troubleshoot a Stuck Fermentation

By Jason Henrie