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Bâtonnage Winemaking Techniques

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Perfecting Pinot Grigio

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Maximize Wine Aromatics

The aromatic calculus for whites differs from that for reds, and aromatics in young wines are a world apart from the aromatics of well-aged

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Big Batch Winemaking Techniques

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Marechal Foch

Marechal Foch is a cold-climate red grape that has dispersed plantings in the Midwest, Northeast, and Canada.

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Bulk Wine Aging

There is more to cellaring bulk wine than meets the eye. Throughout the aging process, the winemaker is on a tightrope walk between interven

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Bottling Your Wine

Bottling your wine requires careful planning, preparation, and execution.

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Albariño/Alvarinho: The wine of Galicia

Albariño/Alvarinho is the grape of the Spanish region of Galacia, and it’s catching on in the States too.

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Mourvèdre: A Tannic grape for many wine styles

Mourvèdre is a fine blending grape with significant tannins, but don’t overlook the varietal and rosé options.

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Brettanomyces

If you’ve ever tasted a wine that had a funky “barnyard” quality to it, you already know what Brettanomyces can do. Find out how to pr

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Protein Stabilization

Get hot tips for protein stabilization.

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Volatile Sulfur Compounds and Hydrogen Sulfide in Wine

If you have ever encountered volatile sulfur compounds in wine, of which hydrogen sulfide is the most common, you know how repulsive the sme

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Essential Winemaking Advice: Tips from Kenwood Vineyards’ Chief Winemaker

Pat Henderson, Chief Winemaker at Sonoma County, California’s famed Kenwood Vineyards, shares some universal winemaking advice that he has

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Post-Fermentation Wine Tweaks

Sometimes, a wine you believed would be balanced during fermentation comes up a little short after fermentation is complete. Learn what you

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20 Home Winemaking Troubleshooting Tips

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Fruit Wines from Puree

Can’t get your hands on the type of fresh fruit you seek for your next batch of wine? Consider making fruit wine from puree. There are man

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Wines, Naturally

Do you know the difference between organic, biodynamic, and natural wines? Learn what differentiates each term, plus ways to cut down on the

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Making Rosé Wine: Tips from the Pros

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Wines, Naturally

Many wine experts are skeptical about natural winemaking techniques. Here we define and explore organic, biodynamic, and natural winemaking

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Enzymes for Hobbyists

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New World Winemaking Decisions

Some of these tools and techniques have been around for a number of years but may not have been available in every region.

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Viognier

Because Viognier offers so much in the way of fruit, body and aromatics, Viognier becomes a balancing act.

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Metatartaric Acid In Wine Kit

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Pinot Noir

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