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There are many different types of fining agents available to home winemakers that fall into these four groupings: Mineral, polysaccharide, s
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Making a wine that benefits from long-term cellaring — be it red or white — requires high-quality grapes and a meticulous focus on the d
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If you sometimes prefer your red wines served a little on the cool side or are not afraid of buying high-end wines with screw cap closures,
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While the yeast technically does all the work, a winemaker has a lot of influence in the success of their fermentations. Understanding best
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With so many wine certification programs available, how do you know which may be the best fit for you? We break down some of the differences
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Sometimes we want a wine yeast that will strictly ferment a wine dry in the conditions available to it, but other instances require special
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Familiarize yourself with the critical steps and equipment required to bottle your wine.
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Whole cluster fermentation — fermenting grapes without crushing and destemming them first — is a technique that has been around for ages
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Barrel aging typically begins after alcoholic fermentation is complete, however, you don’t have to wait until your wine is dry to start ge
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Raisins can be used to add body, flavor, sugar, and complexity to grape wines. They can add a wine-like character to fruit wines. And they c
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Two pros share why they prefer whole cluster fermentations for certain varieties, the impact it has, and considerations home winemakers shou
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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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Get tips on how to properly taste and evaluate your homemade wines.