Live Chat with Christina Musto
Live Chat with Christina Musto, which took place on March 28, 2020.
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Feb/Mar 2020
Pro tips from three continents on crafting Malbec. Plus, making easy fruit ports from purees, the good and bad of oxygen, and advice on Baco Noir.
In this issue
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techniqueOxygen Management for Home Winemakers
Oxidation is one of the most common faults among home (and pro) winemakers. Learn how to protect your wine against the detrimental effects of oxygen.
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articleLive Chat With Jason Phelps
Live Chat with Jason Phelps, which took place on February 19, 2020.
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articleStory Behind The Label
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article2020 Backyard Vine Directory
Grow your own grapes? Thinking of starting a backyard vineyard? Now is the time to plan your spring. Here is a list of suppliers where you can purchase grapevines and/or supplies for your home vineyard…
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techniqueUpping Your Kit Game: Making the most of your wine kit
Right out of the gate, winemakers are instructed to “follow the directions” when it comes to kit wines. But once you get comfortable with the process there are plenty of options to tweak. Bob Peak details some of those adjustment opportunities.
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article2020 Label Contest Winners
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techniqueBlending with Malbec: Tips from the Pros
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Oxygen Management for Home Winemakers
Oxygen exposure can cause a whole litany of flaws in wine. Learn strategies for minimizing the risks at all steps of your winemaking.
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articleMalbecs Around the Globe
The popularity of Malbec has grown tremendously over the past two decades, thanks in large part to the award-winning examples coming out of Argentina. We interviewed five winemakers from three continents to share their tips for making Malbec at home.
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articleFruit Port From Puree
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articleConference Comrades: Chance meeting leads to a lasting friendship
When hundreds of people with a similar passion converge in one place, it’s not surprising that new friendships are forged. Such was the case with several winemakers finding each other at the annual WineMaker Conference.
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articleVineyard Challenges: A new decade, a new vintage!
As we move into a new decade, Wes Hagen thought it prudent to lay out some of the latest and greatest gadgets and technology for viticulturists. He also answers some reader questions.
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articleBaco Noir: The emigration of a French hybrid
Originally bred in southwestern France, Baco Noir is a French-American hybrid whose acreage has declined in its native country, but has since emigrated to American soil. Learn about this grape that has found success in some cooler-climate North American vineyards.
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wine-wizardWhat Could Lead To A Stalled MLF
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wine-wizard
Evaluating Wine “Numbers”
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articleThe Oak Necessities, Wine “Numbers,” and Stalled MLF
Just like many aspects of winemaking, decisions need to be made about how much you’re willing to invest and oak barrels are one of the biggest ticket items. The Wizard has some advice for oak alternatives, as well as feedback on “wine numbers” and when your MLF stalls.
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The Oak Necessities
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articleGrape Expectations
Having trouble trying to commit to starting into the hobby world, or looking for next steps in your journey into winemaker. We’ve got a few suggestions for those folks.