Making Wine

Wine-wizard

I am getting different gravity readings in my just-crushed juice from samples taken from the top and bottom of the vessel. What’s going on and is there a proper place to take these readings?

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Aging Gracefully

All of the factors that go into when and how to age a wine make this a topic worth spending time on.

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Wine-wizard

Can I have some advice on malo-lactic fermentation and its impact on acidity?

Wine-wizard

How do I allow for suspended solids when taking hydrometer readings?

Wine-wizard

I want to drip a wax coating on the top of my bottles to add that special touch. Can you advise me on how to do this?

Technique

Using Variable-Volume Fermenters

Variable-volume fermenters have a floating-lid that transforms these tanks into variable-capacity containers for fermentation as well as sho

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Keep 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

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pHiguring out pH

Get an understanding of pH, why it’s important, how to measure pH, and how to correct it.

Technique

Make Your Kit Wine Shine

Wine-wizard

My wine tastes tart and I think there is too much acid. Any suggestions to correct this problem?

Wine-wizard

Should I add Campden tablets each time I rack my wine and how do I measure the level of sulfite in my wine?