Making Wine
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Testing for SO2: Keeping your wine safe
Despite popular lore in some diet-watching crowds, sulfite in wine is not only low compared to many foods, but it is key to limit oxidation
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Degassing Wine
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Macerating Skin Packs
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Varnish on Mini Barrels
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The Mobile “Wall-Mount” Wine Opener
If your home winemaking club runs a wine competition, you should check out this DIY stand stand that allows a high-volume wine opener to go
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Oak Yeah!? When and why to add oak to wine
Adding oak to a wine can add an amazing depth of character or it can detract from the fruit. Learn some keys to managing the oak in your win
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Benefit From a Cold Soak: Tips From the Pros
The benefits of cold soaking are debated among winemakers, but those who subscribe to the technique of keeping (usually red) grapes cool for
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Home Glycol Cooling Systems
Small-scale glycol cooling systems have become popular in recent years thanks to the homebrewing community. However, their benefits translat
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Bulk Aging
Explore the various equipment available to home winemakers for bulk aging wine prior to bottling — from plastic and glass, to stainless s
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Quality Control
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Volatile Acidity: A little goes a long way
Many wine aficionados view volatile acidity (VA) as a very fine line between a good thing and a bad thing. Find out ways to control VA so th
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Testing for Titratable Acidity
Titratable acidity, or TA, is often viewed as a more advanced test, but it shouldn’t be. With a simple kit and a good pH meter, anyone can