Sulfite-Free Wine & A Cool Quandry: Wine Wizard
The Wine Wizard answers questions from readers.
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Jun/Jul 2002
Learn how to upgrade your home setup and build three easy projects. Plus, tips on making Grenache dandelion wine.
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wine-wizard
Can I make a sulfite-free wine?
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articleFirst-Year Vineyard Care
The first year of vine growth is meant to establish a strong and vigorous root system and build stores of nutrients to hasten growth in subsequent years. Learn how to ensure this happens in your home vineyard.
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articleWinemaking Gear Guide
When it comes to winemaking gear, home winemakers an impressive range of choices. The following equipment will get you started making wine from juice, concentrate or kits.
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articleGrenache: Varietal Focus
The Grenache grape variety is highly recommended for the home winemaker. The variety is readily available in fresh-grape form and the price is usually at the lower end of the fresh-grape scale.
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techniqueIt’s Lysozyme Time
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articleEvaporative Cooling
Evaporative cooling is a simple and inexpensive way to cool a small fermenter. We’ll go over the details.
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articleIce Your Wine! Hot Weather Tips
Real wineries deal with real heat and make wonderful wines. It isn’t all that difficult. Here are some suggestions.
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articleBuild 3 Winemaking Projects
Build a cart to roll your fermenter around easily, a stainless racking cane, and cap plonker.
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articleUpgrade Your Home Winery
When you start getting more serious about the winemaking hobby and find yourself making more batches a year, you may be in for an equipment upgrade.
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Dandy Dandelion Wine