Making Wine

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Blending to Improve Wines

Blending, in itself, is a physically simple task. You take one wine and stir it with another, and the result is a wine that tastes a little

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I’ve heard homemade wines go bad after two years. What causes that and how can I prevent it?

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Adding Oak: Tips from the Pros

Winemaker John Fletcher of Hillside Estate Winery in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada offers his thoughts on adding oak to yo

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There is a yellow ring around the top of the wine in my carboy, but the wine tastes and smells fine. What’s with the yellow ring?

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Flavors That Make Cabernet Great

A longtime pro winemaker shares his advice on evaluating Cabernet, with advice on crafting your own great Cab.

Wine-wizard

How many pounds of grapes will make five gallons (19 L) of wine? Are there guidelines for reds and whites and varieties within each of those groups?

Create Your Own Great Labels

Build Your Own Garage Wine Cellar

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What is the best way for a home winemaker to make fortified wines?

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What is the shelf life for dry yeast? Is there anything I can do to revive it and will it work?

Take Control of Must Temperature–And Reap the Benefits

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Taking the Fear Out of Must Analysis

You might be wondering why someone would want to bother tinkering with must when trying to get the grapes smashed and into the bucket is cha