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Aug 9, 20184 min read

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....