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Summer 2001
Learn 12 ways to make your kit wine shine. Plus, understanding pH, advice on cleaning and sanitizing, and country wine tips.
In this issue
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articleMid-Season Vineyard Tips
Wes Hagen runs through some common wine faults that are a result of vineyard practices and how to avoid them.
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techniqueUsing Variable-Volume Fermenters
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.
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articleSeyval Blanc: Varietal Focus
Seyval Blanc produces abundant crops in cold climates and offers the winemaker an opportunity to make a variety of wines from one grape.
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articleMaking Country Wines: Tips from the Pros
Two pros who make fruit country wines give their tips for making these non-grape wines.
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articleKeep It Clean
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!
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articlepHiguring out pH
Get an understanding of pH, why it’s important, how to measure pH, and how to correct it.
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techniqueMake Your Kit Wine Shine
Wine kits are sourced from vineyard all over the world, and top kits produce balanced wines with good character and varietal identity.
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articleBest of Show
Enter a competition and you will receive valuable feedback on how to improve your technique, or even win a major award.
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