Grapes are grown in most states and can be purchased fresh from a wine grape vendor. However, you will most likely have to go pick them up yourself. Grapes can be shipped frozen as juice or...
While red wines are fermented with the skins and seeds of grapes, white wines are fermented from the clear grape juice. These guidelines are for the novice winemaker. You can buy or rent the...
Brix is a measurement of the amount of sugar in a liquid. The sugar converts to alcohol during fermentation. As Brix numbers decrease, the amount of alcohol in the liquid increases. Measure Brix...
Fining material is used to remove yeast, bacteria and other substances suspended in wine. If you buy a wine-making kit from a wine-making supply shop, it should include fining materials and...
Once your wine is fermented and racked (cleared of sediment) to your satisfaction, it's time to bottle it.
If you've got a good source on blackberries, try your hand at making some wine.
Apricots will add a delicious sweetness to your homemade wine.
To make sparkling wine, follow the steps for making white wine - then include these steps at the end of the process.
People spend lifetimes perfecting the science of making wine. Here is an overview of the basic steps involved. Equipment and materials needed for this procedure can be rented or bought at a...
"Racking" wine is the process of separating wine from its sediment, or lees, and transferring the wine into another container using a siphon.
When selecting the best merlot, remember: If you like it, buy it. When it comes to your own taste and personal preferences, there is no one more expert than yourself. That said, here are a few...
Syrah is a rich and intensely flavored red wine. Australia produces a similar variety, shiraz, which is also a dark red-colored wine that is quite flavorful. When selecting the best syrah, as with...
Follow these general rules to ease the difficulty of choosing the right cabernet sauvignon.
The most important aspect of tasting wine is smelling it. Most of "tasting" something is experiencing its aroma.
Champagne (called "sparkling wine" when from outside France) is made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Muscat and other grapes. As with any wine, let personal preference be your guide.
It's actually pretty simple to open a bottle of wine. These steps are for a double-action, or wing, corkscrew, which has two arms (or wings) that help lever the cork out of the bottle. Whatever...
Wine is pretty delicate once you've opened it. These suggestions will help you keep your wine fresh as long as possible.
Wine collecting is fun and challenging and affords you the chance to explore new parts of the world - in person or in taste only! Take the plunge!
When choosing wine to go with beef, take into consideration the sauces, seasonings and cooking methods used to prepare the dish.
It's sometimes said that only white wines fare well with poultry. However, take into consideration sauces, seasonings and cooking methods and you will find that soft red wines pair nicely with...
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