Aug-Sep 2017
Topping Up Your Wine
What does “topping up” mean and when should it be done?
Wine Press Mold Growth and Magnesium Sulfate Vineyard Sprays
It’s very possible this mold bloom was caused by a change in the weather or a change in your cellar environment.
Wine is a Wonder
As a veteran winemaker, some of the initial joys of winemaking begin to fade, however as the winemaker understands more about the process and becomes more in tune with the wine, the potential for new astonishments arise.
Your Best Crush and Press
You can never be too prepared in your winery when the grapes come in from harvest. Follow our guidelines for crush and press success.
Ruby Cabernet
When I started graduate school at UC-Davis in 1995, one of my first classes was a seminar series. Being the first session of the academic year, a round of introductions started the
Year in a Life of a Wine Part VI (Bulk Aging and Bottling)
In the final installment of our year-long series, the wines are bulk aged, oaked, and bottled.
Homemade Wine Press
A reader shares plans for his homemade wine press.
How Wine Yeast Works
In addition to alcoholic fermentation, the yeast used to ferment wine also metabolize other substances into byproducts. Learn more about how wine yeast works.
