900 results for 'cork,cap'

To Soak or Not to Soak: That Is the Question?Should you soak your corks before bottling? Cork prep is one of those topics where you can ask ten different winemakers and get ten different answers. Let ...

Ah, the humble wine cork. It's the gatekeeper of your precious wine, the final obstacle between you and a delightful evening. But did you know there's more to these little stoppers than meets the eye ...

The use of synthetic corks for wine bottles has been steadily increasing over the years. It can be argued that aesthetics and nostalgia are mostly why they have not largely replaced natural ...

Storing wine bottles with natural corks on their sides isn't merely a space-saving strategy or an aesthetic preference; it's an essential practice to ensure the quality and longevity of your wine. If ...

Modern civilization is never short of things to admire. Before mechanized corkers, corks were inserted into wine bottles using a wooden mallet or hammer to drive the cork into the bottle. This was a ...

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 ...

Ever have a cork blow out of a bottle or wine that was carbonated? If you have, you were not happy about it and either scenario can and should be avoided. The solution is an inexpensive and simple fi ...

You're in the throes of your winemaking adventure, everything is going swimmingly, and then - bam! Your airlock decides it's had enough and makes a break for it. It's a common, yet hilarious, hiccup ...

Ever found yourself staring at the bottom of your wine bottle, intrigued by that peculiar dimple? Before your thoughts start swirling like a nice Chianti, we’ll uncork this mystery faster than you ca ...

Imagine this: you're standing in the vineyards of your dreams, surrounded by lush grapevines, the sun casting a warm glow on your face, and the sweet aroma of fermenting grapes filling your nostrils.

You make wine for a lot of reasons. It's fun, rewarding, and economical. As you calculate and contemplate your savings, it's important to count your time the same way you count money. Enter the varia ...

When making beer or wine, one of the most important moments is adding yeast to the wort or must. Many homebrewers and winemakers, eager to get things moving, cannot resist reaching for stirring spoon ...

If you’ve ever started a batch and found the airlock filled with wine the next day, you know how much of a mess it can cause. The use of airlocks during primary fermentation for wine is a common ...

Home beer and winemakers typically reuse bottles. It is economical but, if you have the means, you might want to consider upping your variety. Bottle shapes, colors, and sizes are more than just aest ...

Have you ever used potassium sorbate by itself and were disappointed by the banana off-flavors in our wine? To protect against infection or oxidation, sulfites can be a lone wolf. Potassium sorbate h ...

Comparisons to fine wine abound when it comes to aging gracefully, but is the analogy justified? Do all wines age well? Does aging potential come from the wine, the storage or both? In this article, ...

Preparing your bottles is not on the list of fun tasks for the wine and beer maker. You do it because you must, but it’s not exactly as gratifying as punching down your must cap or watching your wort ...

If you are making wine from fresh grapes, you might have the common concern that most winemakers have about too much exposure to the skins and seeds. You fear your wine becoming too tannic and might ...

If your beer's foam is disappearing faster than a politician's promises after an election, you might be feeling a little flat. But don't worry, you'll perk you up again. Let's investigate the frothy ...

If you've found your way here, you're probably looking for some inside scoop on the enigmatic glass carboy, that bulbous, necked vessel that's as integral to the home beer and winemaking process as f ...

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 ...