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Bottle the bittersweet flavors of autumn's passing with the ancient tradition of vinification. An art and a science, home-wine making can be enjoyed by both the hobbyist and entrepreneurial vinter. Get a taste of eHow's heady bouquet of DIY advice.
Get to know the basics of wine making; learn more about wine in this free instructional video. Read More
Thanks to the Internet, you can easily buy winemaking supplies for making your own wine at home. Most stores also sell equipment for brewing your own beer. Pick up supplies Read More
Take your home wine making to another level of intrigue. Stomp your own fruit! Read More
Make a tasty alcoholic beverage to enjoy year round! Tons of fun and super easy! Read More
How to mix the wine ingredients together; learn more about wine in this free instructional video. Read More
How to add tartaric acid to your pre-wine mixture; learn more about wine in this free instructional video. Read More
With just a few simple household items, you can learn to make your own home-made brandy and other liquors. Great for home-made liqueurs too! Read More
How to add yeast to the mixture when making wine; learn more about wine in this free instructional video. Read More
How wine is bottled; learn more about wine in this free instructional video. Read More
In order to make homemade wine or beer, the brewer must have some type of airlock. Almost any type of food-safe container can be used, but it must be sealed and an air Read More
Making homemade wine isn't as complicated as it may seem. You can use grapes bought from a store or purchase grape plants of various textures and tastes from a plant Read More
The term "wine" refers specifically to fermented grape juice when used without a qualifier. All other fermented fruit juice should generally be called "country wine" or Read More
The Feijoa is a South American fruit and is sometimes called a pineapple guava. The yellow flesh is almost like a cross between a pineapple and a banana and is very sweet. Read More
Plums are in the genus Prunus, along with peaches and cherries, and are further divided into the subgenus Prunus. They are classified into New World and Old World species, Read More
The black mulberry and red mulberry bear fruit that may be used to make wine. Pure strains of these varieties are becoming threatened because they are becoming increasingly Read More
If you have a strong stomach, maybe you'd like to try some Pruno, a "prison" wine—or prison "hooch"—made mostly with fruit and sugar. It's a powerful drink that prisoners Read More
If you have ever considered wine making, why not start out with a non-traditional approach? Perhaps you would be interested in making wine from flowers—yes, that's right, Read More
Pineapple wine has a light, sweet and tart taste. Serve your wine over fresh pineapples to give it extra flavor. This wine is great with ham, pork dishes or fruity Read More
Dandelion wine is a surprisingly flavorful and delicate beverage. To make the wine, you use only the petals of the dandelion. It takes 10 to 11 months before dandelion wine Read More
Elderberry plants are shrubs or small trees in the Sambucus genus. Up to 30 species exist, but wine is usually made from the Blackberry Elder (Sambucus melanocarpa) or the Read More
Gewurztraminer is a spicy grape wine that contains flavors of ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Learn more about Gewurztraminer white wines in this free video from a Read More
How to make a Mulled Wine holiday drink; get expert tips on mixing your own cocktails in this free bartending video. Read More
This is a spicy wine that is great for making in midwinter, when the seasonal frost has boosted the sugar content of the root vegetabels. Read More
For a delightful treat any time of the year, brew spiced tea wine. Spiced tea, also known as Chai tea, isn't an exact blend of spices or a particular type of tea. There are Read More
The Romans are credited with introducing sweetened, spiced wine or beer to the winter celebrations of northern Europe. This version can be made with wine or apple cider. Read More
Mulled wine has been enjoyed for thousands of years; now it's a holiday tradition. It's simply wine that's been slightly sweetened and spiced, but there are a few tricks to Read More
Mead, or honey wine, is the oldest known alcoholic beverage. Mead is made of honey, water and yeast. Different combinations of fruit, spice and herbs provide a variety of Read More
Sangria is a drink made with red wine and sweet fruits. It's perfect for summer events such as cookouts and beach parties because it's served over ice. You can serve Read More
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