Winemaking Tips

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Malolactic Fermentation After Cold Stabilizing

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The Winemaker’s Pantry: Supplies to keep on hand

For those that are regular winemakers, the accoutrements start to add up through the years. Here is a guide for folks to consider what thing

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Recording Notes Like a Pro

Keeping a very detailed log of each wine you make will allow you to track your wine’s daily progress from the vineyard to the bottle, and

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Fact Check: Winemaking Edition

Winemakers often read tips online, get advice from a friend, or are passed down knowledge from ancestors who have been making wine for gener

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Volatile Acidity: A little goes a long way

Many wine aficionados view volatile acidity (VA) as a very fine line between a good thing and a bad thing. Find out ways to control VA so th

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Racking Strategies: Why and when to employ

While racking may seem like a tedious task at times, its impact on a wine can be profound. Learn some of the techniques that you can use and

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Stabilizing Whites

5 Do’s and 5 Don’ts: Wine Wizard

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Best of Show Tips

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Blending Fruit Wines

Country wines made with multiple fruit varieties can be blended prior to fermentation or after. Learn how two professional winemakers decide

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Dealing With Persistent Sediment

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Softening The Wine

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Winemaking Tips from Robert Foley

He’s been called the “God of Cabernet,” been named the Winemaker of the Year, and has produced “virtually perfect” wines, accordin

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Finishing For Whites and Rosés

The time period leading up to bottling day is the time winemakers need to take advantage of last minute adjustments and additions. Bob Peak

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Topping Up & Oak Cubes

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Sparkling Wines: Tips From the Pros

This Valentine’s Day, wouldn’t it be great to break open a bottle of your own homemade bubbly? Learn from two winemakers producing highl

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Avoiding The Winemaker’s Pitfalls

Learn key tips to avoid common winemaking pitfalls.

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Increasing A Wine’s Mouthfeel

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Keys To Great White Wine

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Using Tannins: Purposes, sources, and use in winemaking

Tannins can provide a wine with a lot more than just astringency. They can also be useful in white and rosé wines as well if used properly.

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Bench Trials: Tips from the Pros

Get tips on performing bench trials at home from three pros who utilize bench trials at their day jobs.

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Good Oxygen

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Bad oxygen

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Wine Kit Questions: Water and Bubbles

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