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Jun/Jul 2019
Learn two ways to make your wines sparkle. Plus, get to know wine faults, learn winemaking tips from Robert Foley, and how to blend country wines.
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techniqueBlending Fruit Wines
Country wines made with multiple fruit varieties can be blended prior to fermentation or after. Learn how two professional winemakers decide when to blend, as well as the other considerations they account for when making these lovely summer sippers.
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wine-wizardDealing With Persistent Sediment
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Softening The Wine
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techniqueLet’s Get Macerating
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articleWhen Wines Go Bad
Get to know the most common wine faults, their causes, and fixes you can try to alleviate them.
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techniqueA Quicker Route to Bubbles
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articleWinemaking Tips from Robert Foley
He’s been called the “God of Cabernet,” been named the Winemaker of the Year, and has produced “virtually perfect” wines, according to wine critics. Now, Robert Foley shares his best advice on how you can make the best wines at home.
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articleMéthode Champenoise
Méthode Champenoise is the most traditional way to make sparkling wine. It requires extra time, attention to detail, and more steps than other methods of sparkling wine production. However, it also makes the highest quality bubbly, which is why it is the only technique used by Champagne makers. Learn how to master this technique at home.