Alison Crowe

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Can MLF bacteria become airborne?

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Can I fix a re-fermented wine?

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Refermentation, malo on the move: Wine Wizard

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Why are my TA readings off?

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Training New Vines and Bringing Up Tannins: Wine Wizard

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Wine Wizard Revealed & Top 10 Winemaking Questions

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What is the best way to clean an old wine press I just acquired?

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What could cause the acid levels in my wine to rise as it ages?

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I’ve heard both “yes” and “no” on soaking corks before bottling… So to soak or not to soak?

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A friend recommended microwaving corks in a bowl of water to sanitize them…

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Sanitation Sanity: How often should wine equipment be sanitized?

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What is the best way to store plastic fermentation tubs and keep them clean?

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How long should I age wines made from fruit other than grapes?

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When using oak cubes in a recipe from concentrate, at what stage in the process should they be added?

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Bulk vs. Bottle Aging

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I noticed an oily film on top of my Norton before I racked it. What should I be worried about and how do I fix it?

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I think I might have ruined 350 bottles of my Merlot when I stored it in a wine locker and the odor and taste changed. What do you think happened?

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The Pomace Predicament

Pomace is the general term for any solid material — such as the skins, pulp and seeds — leftover after wine or juice has been made. Here

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Is there any way to save a flat and watery wine I made?

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I made some wine using coffee as an ingredient and I was wondering what happens to the caffeine during fermentation?

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Could you provide me some ideas on an easy and cost effective way to properly frame a stand for my barrels?

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How do you sterile filter your wine?

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I made a mead that has a sour taste. Will this mellow out with age?

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Where can an amateur buy a larger sized cork for a 3-liter bottle?

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Can you use a spare refrigerator on a low setting to store red wines?