Country Fruit Winemaking

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Chocolate Wine

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Are there any fruits that are taboo in country winemaking? What tests should I do to ensure nobody becomes ill from my country wines?

Non-Grape Blends

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Making Ice Cider

A good ice cider balances the line between tart and sweet and there is more than one way to produce them. Get the cold facts to making ice c

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Sparkling Country Wine

Methods for making sparkling country wines from non-grape fruits.

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pH of Non-Grape Wines

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Stone Fruit Wines

Tips and recipes to make wine from stone fruits.

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Country Wine Yeast: Tips from the Pros

Two pros give their recommendations on the best yeast strains for country wines.

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Elderberry Wine: Taming the Wild Elderberry

Sometimes referred to as the “Englishman’s grape,” the common elderberry has been used to make wine for hundreds — possibly thousand

10 Tips for Country Winemaking

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Fruit and Grape Blends: Tips from the Pros

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Citrus Wine

Get pointers on making citrus wines — wines made from oranges, key limes, tangerines, grapefruit, lemons, and more.

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Raspberry Wine: Tips from the Pros

Two professional winemakers give their tips for making raspberry wine.

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10 Can’t-Miss Country Wine Recipes

If you have not tried making country wines — i.e., non-grape wines — this article’s sole purpose is to entice you to try. To do this,

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How long should I age wines made from fruit other than grapes?

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Winemaker’s Garden and Orchard

There are a bounty of fruits and vegetables growing all around us that can be turned into wine throughout the spring, summer, and fall.

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Grape/Non-Grape Blending

There are several reasons we might want to blend wines. Among these are to correct complementary deficiencies, to integrate complexities fro

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Fruit Port

The principle for making a port-style wine — whether using grapes, fruit or juice — is pretty much the same. Here’s the basic procedur

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Elderberry: Varietal Focus

Although different varieties can vary in berry intensity, elderberry wine is never a wimpy wine, exploding with aroma of berries.

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Making Blueberry Wine: Tips from the Pros

Two pros offer advice to make a great blueberry wine at home.

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Country Wine Cornucopia

“Country wines” is the informal term that has been used for years to define fermented beverages made from the juices of fruits, vegetabl

Dandy Dandelion Wine

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Making Country Wines: Tips from the Pros

Two pros who make fruit country wines give their tips for making these non-grape wines.

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Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blueberry!

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Take a Sip of Strawberries

Make a tasty strawberry wine!