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Winemaking Science
For winemakers who want to understand the “why” as much as the “how,” these stories dive into the deep end of the science involved when turning grape juice into wine.
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Myth Busting
Looking for the truth in traditional practices can teach us not only some valuable winemaking techniques, but also give us some insight into
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Harvest Planning
The better you plan for grapes to come in, the smoother the big day of harvest and crushing grapes will go. Do you have all of the equipment
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The Biology of Malolactic “Bugs”
An insider’s view of the more technical aspects of malolactic fermentation (MLF).
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The Phenol Phenomenon
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How Sweet It Is: Chaptalization
Chaptalization — the practice of adding sugar prior to fermentation — has numerous benefits to wines with low sugar content. Chief among
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Measuring Residual Sugar
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Your Home Wine Lab
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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