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Homogenization Prior To Bottling

Why and how to to homogenize your wine prior to bottling.

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Using Swing-Top Bottles

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Dealing With Bottle Shock

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Racking in Moonlight, Acetobacter, Fermenting “dry,” and White Winemaking

While there are a lot of urban myths surrounding winemaking, the one about racking under a full moon isn’t totally hogwash. Plus, what to

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Racking by the Light of the Moon

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Bottling Basics

Familiarize yourself with the critical steps and equipment required to bottle your wine.

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Using Screw-Top Bottles at Home

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Bottle Capsules

Wine bottle capsules can take many forms. Reader Nicholas Cozzarelli takes us on a tour of the various kinds and how they are applied.

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Kegging Wine

In contemporary times beer and soft drinks have become the standard beverages to find on draft at bars and restaurants, but that is changin

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Bottling Blues Leads to Kegging Thoughts

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Bottling Tips and Checklist

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Finding the Right Closure

After dedicating as much time as we do making a batch of wine, the final step of putting a closure on the bottle can’t be overlooked. Ther

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Getting Closure: Corkers and Cork Sizing

Learn about the various factors that affect a home winemaker’s decision when choosing cork size and corkers.

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Corks & Closures

Learn about your cork and closure options when it comes to bottling

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A Corker Conundrum

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Finishing For Whites and Rosés

The time period leading up to bottling day is the time winemakers need to take advantage of last minute adjustments and additions. Bob Peak

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Single-Batch Bottle Variability

If you’ve ever opened multiple bottles of wine made from the same batch and noticed they don’t taste identical, then you, too, have expe

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Bottle Selection For Sparkling Wine

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Bottle Sediments

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Choosing Corks and Wine Closures

We review the different types of closures available to home winemakers with a view to understanding oxygen permeability and the impact on wi

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Kegging Your Wine

While kegged wine has become fairly common in some bars, home winemakers still traditionally bottle. Learn some of the basics to kegging you

Bottling Your First Batch

An introduction into bottling your first batch of wine.

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Build a Champagne Bottle Capper

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Bottling Your Wine

Bottling your wine requires careful planning, preparation, and execution.

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Exploring The Corking Options