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A real-world lesson in testing your must and changing your plan when the grapes demand it It was a perfect day for crushing grapes. We were preparing 660 pounds of Sangiovese and Merlot grown nearby i … Read More

Your Grapes Are Not Raw Material. They Are Instructions. Every harvest season, winemakers invest a great deal of time, money, and effort into making wine from fresh grapes. Some of the guidance in thi … Read More

Do Not Discover This on Fermentation Day You would be surprised how many panicked emails we receive from beer and winemakers who discover an equipment problem after the batch is already underway. Thei … Read More

Why Light May Be a Bigger Storage Threat Than Small Temperature Fluctuations Home winemakers spend a lot of time worrying about temperature. Is the basement too warm? Did the room climb a few degrees … Read More

One Builds the Beer; the Other Adds the Finishing Touches Specialty grains tend to get all the attention. They have memorable names, dramatic colors, and obvious jobs. Chocolate malt adds roast. Cryst … Read More