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Winemaking from Grapes
Make wine like the pros beginning with fresh grapes. This is the most labor-intensive approach to making wine, but it also allows a winemaker the most flexibility to craft the wine they desire.
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Technique
Second Press Runs to Get More from Your Grapes
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Article
From Grape to Glass
Learn the basics of turning fresh grapes into amazing tasting wine at home.
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Article
Finding Amazing Grapes!
Where to source winemaking grapes, how to place the order, and planning to receive and process them right away upon delivery.
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Article
Pressing Matters: Build a Wine Press
Plans to make your own wine press.
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Wine-wizard
How many pounds of grapes will make five gallons (19 L) of wine? Are there guidelines for reds and whites and varieties within each of those groups?
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Technique
Taking the Fear Out of Must Analysis
You might be wondering why someone would want to bother tinkering with must when trying to get the grapes smashed and into the bucket is cha
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Article
Build Your Own Crusher
Plans to build your own grape crusher.
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Article
Juicy Secrets
A winemaker shares advice to make wine that rivals commercial examples without spending thousands of dollars on equipment.
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Technique
Finding the Best Fruit
For commercial wineries, winemaking begins long before the grapes are crushed. The quality of the wine reflects the quality of the fruit, an