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To Malo Or Not To Malo?

Many home winemakers are uncertain on whether or not to have their wines go through malolactic fermentation. This is not surprising since th

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Cool Fermentations

Want to preserve the delicate aromas in your white wines? Learn these hot tips for running a cool fermentation.

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I have about 30 gallons (114 L) of Cabernet Franc in 5-gallon (19-L) carboys that have a small yellow ring in the neck. Do you have any suggestions?

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How do you know if it’s too late to add MLF?

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Understanding Yeasts

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Choosing A Wine Yeast Strain

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The MLF manufacturer’s instructions say the wine should be less than 15 ppm. Isn’t that risking spoilage?

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Egg White Fining, Malolactic Levels: Wine Wizard

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Can you make wine out of anything?

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I recently inadvertently added the wrong yeast to a new batch of frozen Chardonnay juice.

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Liquid Yeast for Home Winemakers

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Country Wine Yeast: Tips from the Pros

Two pros give their recommendations on the best yeast strains for country wines.

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Maintaining Fermentation Temperatures

Maintaining the temperature of the fermentation is easier than you might think.

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Refermentation, malo on the move: Wine Wizard

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Keeping Fermentations Cool

Rather than giving up your winemaking during the hot summer months, here are some tips to keep your fermentations cool.

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How Yeast is Made

The number of yeast strains available has increased in recent years. We’ll show you how it’s made.

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What the Pros Think When They Choose Yeast

If you want to pick the right yeast for your grape juice, knowing what questions to ask is essential. Consider these tips from the pros.

How Kit Manufacturers Choose Yeast

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Wild Yeast: The Pros and Cons of Spontaneous Fermentation

Making wine with wild yeast has been a source of debate for many because of its unpredictable nature. Should you make your wine from wild ye

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I made 15 gallons (57 L) of wine in my basement and it won’t finish fermenting. Help!

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Same Grape. Different Yeasts

The sensory profile of a wine is its calling card, its résumé and its history. A case study on Chardonnay reveals the impact that differen

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If a yeast packet says it makes 1–5 gallons (3.8–19L) of wine, what would be the difference between using it for 1 gallon or for 5?

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Picking the Proper Wine Yeast: Tips from the Pros

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Delestage Fermentation: Techniques

Delestage is a two-step “rack-and-return” process in which fermenting red wine juice is separated from the grape solids by racking and t

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How can I keep my fermenters cool during hot weather?