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Listen to the playback of our Live Q&A with Jenne Baldwin-Eaton from September 2025.

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Listen to the replay of our Live Q&A with British Columbian winemaker Zac Brown.

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Chaptalization — How Far Can You Go?

Adding sugar to bring up the Brix is necessary in parts of the world, especially during vintages with heavy rain. A Virginia winery did a st

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Over-Oaked Chardonnay, Choosing Yeast, Hard Water, & Stuck Ferments

Always start small with additions — it’s much easier to add more than to take something out later. That said, the Wine Wizard shares adv

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Curing an over-oaked Chardonnay

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Using Gum Arabic

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Performing Benchtop Trials

When changes to aroma or structure are desired to achieve a more balanced, pleasing wine, you should always start with benchtop trials to di