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Cabernet Sauvignon: The King of Reds Is a Half Breed?(Post)
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most popular wine grapes in the world. Its flavor and complexity have made it a favorite among winemakers and consumers alike. The origins of Cabernet Sauvignon are n ...
A Domestic Decision: Finer Wine Kits' Quest for Quality(Post)In the complex realm of winemaking, the quality of ingredients is paramount. This principle is deeply ingrained in Finer Wine Kits' philosophy, leading to their choice to exclusively use California s ...
What Medium to Full Bodied Wine Kits With Skins Do Better(Post)At a certain point in your winemaking journey, the question stops being whether you can make good wine and starts being what kind of wine you want to make. Not better in a technical sense, but differ ...
How to Select Your Wine Kit(Post)When you are choosing a wine kit, it is easy to focus on what appears to signal quality. Higher ABV, fuller body, more structure. These details seem important, but they are often misunderstood. The m ...
Merlot: A Misunderstood Marvel, Unfairly Maligned by Sideways(Post)You remember that flick, Sideways, don't you? The one where our protagonist, Miles, has a bit of a meltdown over Merlot? "If anyone orders Merlot, I'm leaving. I am NOT drinking any (insert expletive ...
The Diablo Rojo: Your Bridge to Dry Reds(Post)If you like sweet wine but want to venture into the world of traditional reds, try the Diablo Rojo! It is a semi-sweet red wine kit that makes your journey to the dry side easy.The Diablo Rojo b ...
Is Australian Shiraz just Syrah? No and Yes.(Post)It is a common notion that Shiraz and Syrah are just different names for the same grape, but it might not be that simple. There is debate about whether the distinction is warranted, and there are nay ...
Extended Maceration: A Deep Dive into the Art of Longer Skin Exposure(Post)If you are making wine from fresh grapes or kits that come with skins, you might have the common concern that most winemakers have about too much exposure to the skins and seeds. You fear your w ...
Merlot vs. Syrah: Where the Sidewalk Ends or For Whom the Bell Tolls?(Post)If you've ever found yourself scratching your head on a wine kit page, wondering if you should try making a Merlot or a Syrah, you're in the right place. You may have thought to yourself, they are bo ...
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 ...
Does ABV Vary for Different Grapes?(Post)The Pugilistic Dance of Alcohol Levels in Wine:A Tannic Tango with Nature, the Vintner, and the Winemaker. Ever wondered why some types of wine go right to your head while others barely tickle y ...
Chilling Out: The Art of Cold Fermentation in White Wine Making(Post)Winter is the perfect time to make your summer whites. The temperature at which you ferment your white wine is not just a minor detail. In this article, we will investigate what happens when you ...
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 ...