Time is running out to enter the 2026 WineMaker International Wine Competition. Get expert feedback on your wines from experienced judges and compete for medals in the world’s largest competition for home winemakers.
Click here for full competition rules and a downloadable entry form. But don’t wait – the entry shipping deadline is March 13 so get your wine entries sent out by that date!
Learn 12 ways to make your kit wine shine. Plus, understanding pH, advice on cleaning and sanitizing, and country wine tips.
Wes Hagen runs through some common wine faults that are a result of vineyard practices and how to avoid them.
Variable-volume fermenters have a floating-lid that transforms these tanks into variable-capacity containers for fermentation as well as short- and long-term wine storage. Learn how to get the most of one in your home winery.
Seyval Blanc produces abundant crops in cold climates and offers the winemaker an opportunity to make a variety of wines from one grape.
Two pros who make fruit country wines give their tips for making these non-grape wines.
Cleaning and sanitizing is the boring, dull part of the process. Never mind that this is the most important part of winemaking. It is a lot like work, so let’s do it well and get back to having fun!
Get an understanding of pH, why it’s important, how to measure pH, and how to correct it.
Wine kits are sourced from vineyard all over the world, and top kits produce balanced wines with good character and varietal identity.
Enter a competition and you will receive valuable feedback on how to improve your technique, or even win a major award.
