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Is Oak Sanitation Necessary?

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Recommended First SO₂ Addition

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Free SO₂, Bottle Drop, First SO₂ Addition, and Oak Sanitation

A winemaker asks for some pointers on when to test for sulfite on their wines using their new sulfite testing kit. Also, learn about curing

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Wine Bottle Deposits

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Testing for Free SO2

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Fermenting Anything & Pectic Enzymes: Wine Wizard

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Live Chat with José Pizarro

Live Chat with José Pizarro, which took place on October 22, 2020.

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Recording Notes Like a Pro

Keeping a very detailed log of each wine you make will allow you to track your wine’s daily progress from the vineyard to the bottle, and

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Freezing Grapes

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Curing A Stuck Fermentation

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Fact Check: Winemaking Edition

Winemakers often read tips online, get advice from a friend, or are passed down knowledge from ancestors who have been making wine for gener

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Vineyard Planning, Varnish on Mini Barrels, Macerating Skin Packs, and Degassing Wine

A proud new owner of a sulfite test kit wants to know how often to test. The Wizard also answers questions on backyard vineyard planning, ur