Date: Jun-Jul 2007
I have added some complexity by blending different kits and using French wood barrels, but I haven’t resolved the tannin issue…
MEMBERS ONLYBringing up tannins I have been making wine kits for three years and want to boost complexity and tannin levels. I have added some complexity by blending different kits and using French wood barrels, but I haven’t resolved the tannin issue. How can I add more tannin? N. Miyares Lansdale, Pennsylvania The best source of
In order to grow healthy grape vine root systems should I remove the first buds?
MEMBERS ONLYNip in the bud? I purchased and planted a few Nero d’Avola vines last December and have been carefully taking care of them ever since. I read that in order for the vines to grow healthy root systems, I should remove the first buds. I am a bit wary, however, as I was under the
Training New Vines and Bringing Up Tannins: Wine Wizard
MEMBERS ONLYNip in the bud? I purchased and planted a few Nero d’Avola vines last December and have been carefully taking care of them ever since. I read that in order for the vines to grow healthy root systems, I should remove the first buds. I am a bit wary, however, as I was under the
Fruit and Grape Blends: Tips from the Pros
FREEKen Korando came to winemaking by way of entrepreneurship. Educated as an electronics engineer, he and a colleague patented technology used to decline balance debit cards – the sort of technology that
Fruit and Grape Blends: Tips from the Pros
MEMBERS ONLYKen Korando came to winemaking by way of entrepreneurship. Educated as an electronics engineer, he and a colleague patented technology used to decline balance debit cards – the sort of technology that allows you to use your debit card to pay for a soda in a vending machine or a coffee in a drive-through. He
25 Winemaking Tips
MEMBERS ONLYHave you ever wished you had an experienced winemaker looking over your shoulder as you prepared to harvest your first crop of grapes or tested acid levels? How about as you scratched your head over how to clarify a cloudy wine or tried fermenting fresh peach juice? We know what that’s like, so we asked