When to Pick Grapes for Wine
One of the most critical decisions a winemaker or grower must make is when to pick the grapes. Unlike most fruits, grapes do not...
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Rick Haibach
Feb 17, 20182 min read
Tip #1: Never Clean or Sanitize Wine Equipment With Chlorinated Products
Often times new winemakers reach for bleach when cleaning or sanitizing their wine equipment. Chlorine based bleaches are very effective...
Rick Haibach
Jan 14, 20183 min read
Making Better Wine by Managing the Lees
The sediment that falls out of suspension in a wine is referred to as the lees. Managing these lees properly can have a great deal if...
Rick Haibach
Nov 27, 20173 min read
Best Gifts for Winemakers
Winemaking is a great hobby but like most great hobbies it involves a large amount of equipment. There is an almost unlimited range of...
Rick Haibach
Jun 30, 20174 min read
Controlling Fermentation Temperature in Red Wine
What happens in the first weeks of a wine's life can be the most impactful on the finished outcome. Red wines are skin fermented which...
Rick Haibach
Jun 26, 20173 min read
Basic Home Winemaking Equipment
Making wine can be fun and can also save you a lot of money. Once you own some basic winemaking equipment, the possibilities are endless....
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