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Stench of Sulfur & Excess CO₂: Wine Wizard

By Alison Crowe

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What can I do to prevent my recurring problem of excess CO₂ in my wines?

By Alison Crowe

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My finished wine has the aroma and taste of burnt rubber. What did I do wrong?

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Tasting Wine with Dr. Olmo: Dry Finish

By Lon J. Rombough

A former student recalls spending time and learning from the great grape breeder and professor Dr. Harold Olmo at UC-Davis.

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Build a Filter Clamp: Projects

By John Arnold

This DIY clamp allows you to change filter pads more quickly and with less effort, and costs less than $20 to make.

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Barrel Care Techniques

By Daniel Pambianchi

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Avoiding Wine Kit Pitfalls

By Tim Vandergrift

We run through the most common errors new winemakers make when making wine from kits and how to avoid them.

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Avoiding Kit Pitfalls

By Tim Vandergrift

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Riesling: Varietal Focus

By Gene Spaziani

Riesling is known for its potential longevity and ability to develop characteristics of individual vineyard sites without losing traditional Riesling traits.

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Grape Breeding 101

By Lon J. Rombough

Learn what goes into breeding a new grape variety.

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Plan Your First Vineyard

By Wes Hagen

Detailed steps every home viticulturist should take before planting their first vineyard.

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Pick Your Grapes

By Jim Drevescraft

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My Backyard Vineyard

By Mark Henry

I take one last, inclusive look at the “backyard” of the home in Chicago Park, California. I see one-and-a-half acres of fertile land that faces south and slopes gently away from me. I don’t need to look at the house.