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Nothing can ruin a batch of wine quicker than spoilage. We reveal the truth about cleaning and sanitation, and how to best accomplish it.

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William Ruting of North Carolina has two hobbies: winemaking and house cats . . . 25 house cats, that is.

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Managing Minerals in Winemaking

Mineral deficiencies or excesses can become sources of frustration for amateur winemakers because minerals, metals, and other ionic substanc

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Pairing Yeast with Grape

With so many yeasts made for fermenting wine, how do you choose which will work best with your grapes? Try this funnel approach.

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Yeast Impact on Wine Aroma and Flavor

If you are of the opinion that yeast selection does not matter and that the only role of yeast is to convert sugar into ethyl alcohol (ethan