Wine-wizard

Do fluted bottles serve any useful purpose other just for looks?

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What would happen if you added a vanilla bean to red wine in hopes of getting some vanilla flavors traditionally given off by oak barrels?

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How can I keep my fermenters cool during hot weather?

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Can I make a sulfite-free wine?

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What can I do to improve the aroma of my mead?

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Should I boil or soak my corks prior to bottling?

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What can I do to prevent my recurring problem of excess CO₂ in my wines?

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My finished wine has the aroma and taste of burnt rubber. What did I do wrong?

Technique

Avoiding Wine Kit Pitfalls

We run through the most common errors new winemakers make when making wine from kits and how to avoid them.

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My first white wine has a fizziness and tasted like it is almost carbonated. Do you have any suggestions?

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Can I have some advice on malo-lactic fermentation and its impact on acidity?

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How do I allow for suspended solids when taking hydrometer readings?