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The Trick to Making Good Sangiovese(Post)
Sangiovese is named for the top god in Roman mythology. It means blood of Jupiter. If you’ve made Sangiovese and not been happy with the outcome, you may be wondering why? You’ve successfully made ot ...
Stuck Fermentation or Infected Wine? Fortification Turns a Setback Into Art(Post)You open your fermenter and something feels wrong. The airlock has gone quiet too soon. Your gravity has stalled at 1.028 and refuses to move. Or worse, a thin pellicle has formed across the surface.
Winds, Currents, and Climate: The Maritime Formula Behind Great Wine(Post)Nearly all of the world’s great wine regions seem to share a surprising geographical trait: they sit near west-facing coastlines. From California’s Napa Valley and Chile’s Casablanc ...
Do Wax Seals Help Preserve Wine in the Bottle?(Post)You've been nurturing your wine like a newborn baby, checking in on it, turning it, talking to it, maybe even singing it a lullaby or two. You've been patient, you've been diligent, and finally, your ...
Wonderful Wine Geekery: Using Math to Fortify your Wine(Post)Ever wanted to fortify your wine but got intimidated by how to do it? If so, today is your lucky day. We are going to geek out with some math! Sounds thrilling right? Well, not to be sarcastic but, i ...
Finer Wine Kits Take Kit Winemaking to Another Level(Post)Making wine at home has become increasingly popular and many have turned to wine kits to help in this endeavor; however, not all wine kits are created equal. Three years ago, Label Peelers became the ...
The Lifespan of Yeast Nutrient: A Crucial Factor in Fermentation(Post)While organizing your workshop, you find a bag of yeast nutrient you didn’t know you had. You might think that now you can wait to buy more because you have enough for the new batch you are planning.
The Science and Art of Crafting Lower Alcohol Wines(Post)As a winemaker, you are the alchemist of the vineyard, transforming humble grapes into liquid gold. Your magic wand? The alcohol content. Your canvas? The intricate balance of flavors and aromas that ...
How Are Hop Pellets Made?(Post)From Field to Froth: Unraveling the Journey of Hops to Hop PelletsLet’s talk about hop pellets, those little nuggets that give your beer its signature bitterness and aroma and start with a histo ...
Brewing with Flaked Maize: It's Not as Corny as You Think(Post)Let’s embark on a journey into the magical world of Flaked Maize. You might be wondering, "What the heck is Flaked Maize, and why should I care?" Well, strap in, because we're about to take a deep di ...
Should Sugar Levels Determine My Winemaking Process?(Post)Every harvest is like a box of chocolates—you never know what you're gonna get. Even grapes from the same vineyard can surprise you year after year. Weather cycles, temperatures, and a myriad of othe ...
Unraveling the Tannin Tapestry: A Colorful Guide to Grape Seeds, Stems, and Skins for Home Winemaking(Post)Tannins can be scary. When overpowering, they can leave you feeling like Wiley Coyote after a dose of Acme alum. But when they are right, tannins can be intrinsic to red wine. They add a lot of flavo ...
The Magic of Brown Sugar and How You Can Make It(Post)Today, we're diving into the sweet, sticky world of brown sugar and how it can transform your homemade beer and wine into something truly special. If you’ve ever wondered why your brew doesn’t have t ...
How to Rescue a Wine That Tastes Flat(Post)Every winemaker eventually faces this moment. You take a sample from the carboy, raise the glass, take a careful sip, and something is missing. The wine is not spoiled. It is not obviously flawed. It ...