Kit Winemaking

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Fin(d)ing Clarity in the Five S’s

When it comes to clarifying your wine kit, there are five “S’s” that will guide your way: Start, stir, smash, sweep, and suppress.

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Wine Kit Questions: Water and Bubbles

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What Kind of Water to Use in My Wine Kit

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Top 100 Wine Kits for 2017

Here are the top 100 wine kits from the 2017 WineMaker Magazine International Amateur Wine Competition.

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Yeast Options

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Top 100 Wine Kits of 2016

Here’s the top 100 wine kits from the 2016 WineMaker Magazine International Amateur Wine Competition

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Modifying Wine Kits

The two changes we are going to discuss in this article are alcohol levels and tannin. It’s important to remember before we start that any

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Using Grape Skin Packs in Wine Kits

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Table Wine Kits

Immediate and intermediate strategies for making table wines that can be consumed very young while still delivering the full and delightful

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How Wine Kits are Made

Ever wonder how the concentrate in your wine kit is made? We take you inside the kit manufacturing process.

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Rosé Wine Kits

Life isn’t just red and white. There’s a happy medium with rosé. Learn to make your own rosé from wine kits for quick enjoyment.

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15 Wine Kits to Try

In a rut making the same styles of wine time after time? Here are 15 different wine styles we’d recommend making from kits.

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What’s that in my Kit?

An introduction to what you’ll find in your first wine kit.

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Cleaning and Sanitizing Your Way to Better Wine Kits

Nothing can ruin a batch of wine quicker than spoilage. We reveal the truth about cleaning and sanitation, and how to best accomplish it.

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Fermentation Troubleshooting with Wine Kits

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Tannin Additions in Wine Kits

Making kit wines doesn’t have to be only about following directions. Improve your wines by using tannin additions at various stages.

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Top 100 Wine Kits 2014

This past April 2014, over 50 experienced judges evaluated a total of 1,460 wine kit entries as part of the 2014 WineMaker International Ama

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Fermenting & Degassing Wine Kits

Why higher temperature is better, and why degassing is so important to the success of wines made from kits.

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If You Like This, You’ll Like That

Try some new grape varieties similar to the tried and true varieties you already know you enjoy drinking.

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Split Batch Wine Kit Experiments

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Kit Winemaking Q&A

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Choosing Your First Wine Kit

Looking to buy your first wine kit? Here’s what you need to know before you start shopping.

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Winemaking Outside of Harvest

Lots of home winemakers concentrate their efforts in the harvest months using seasonally available just-picked wine grapes. But sometimes a

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Award-Winning Kit Winemakers Roundtable

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Troubleshooting Wine Kit Aroma