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Aging bottled wine properly is key to let certain wine styles to fully develop. Make sure the conditions you are providing are right.
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Dry, crisp rosé wines hold a special place in a lot of wine lovers’ hearts, as a well-made version can be a thing of beauty. Learn some o
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Learn about several grape crushing options, the equipment that can be used, and the processes available to fresh grape winemakers.
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As the temperatures climb during the summer months, trees, bushes, and other perennials teeming with berries are aplenty. Get some tips on m
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If you’re a beginner planning on making a batch of red wine, here are some keys components to hone in on before you dive in.
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Are you or a friend new to the hobby of winemaking? Don’t worry — WineMaker’s Technical Editor Bob Peak is here to explain the basics
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Learn about the lees that we find in wine and how we can use them to our advantage.
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It’s a dirty phrase in most winemaking circles, but volatile acidity is found in all wine and having a little can actually add complexity
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Also known as drupes, stone fruits offer some advantages over some other types of fruit for making wine. Learn some basics of making stone f
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If you’ve got a wine aging in your cellar you would like unbiased, expert opinions on, then entering it in a competition for judging is on
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pH meters are a crucial piece of testing equipment for winemakers looking to take their hobby to the next level. Learn some basics of why, h
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There are several techniques a home winemaker can create bubbles for their wine. Learn about the methods for crafting a sparkling wine of yo
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The earliest known alcoholic beverage uncovered on Earth was a mead from northern China. Get familiarized with the great and storied world o
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Ethanol may be the most prominent and well-known alcohol in wine, but it is not the only one to play a large role in a wine’s character. L
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If you make your own wine, no matter what kind, the concept of malolactic fermentation (MLF) should be well embedded in your mind. Learn som
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Learn about the fundamentals of nitrogen levels in your winemaking as well as how, when, and what additions are needed
Review some basic concepts of transferring your wine and ways you can improve your process to better your wine.
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Grape skins can be one of the most important components when creating some wines, while being detrimental to others. Scratch the surface of
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Adding oak to a wine can add an amazing depth of character or it can detract from the fruit. Learn some keys to managing the oak in your win
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Not properly controlling the temperature of your grapes, must, juice, or wine can have lasting impacts. Learn when and how to take control.
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Learn about the various factors that affect a home winemaker’s decision when choosing cork size and corkers.
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Learn about your cork and closure options when it comes to bottling
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Having trouble trying to commit to starting into the hobby world, or looking for next steps in your journey into winemaker. We’ve got a few