We will be adding to this FAQ as often as possible, here are some common questions we have fielded over the years along with some answers that we think will guide in the right direction. Remember, wine is all about personal taste, so look at this FAQ as m
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If you are new to making your own wine the terms used can be like learning a second language. We try to clear up some of that confusion by giving you some of the typical words you'll come across in the winemaking process.
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You may be interested in making a beverage that you can serve at intimate dinners or large gatherings. Consider making a pot of mulled red wine. It's easy to make a little, or a lot, and also easy to lend your own distinctive touch to its flavor.
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A hydrometer is an instrument used to measure liquid density. It is a sealed glass tube with a weighted bulb at one end, winemakers use this instrument to measure density of juice, fermenting wine and completed wine in relation to pure water.
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Many first-time visitors to wine auctions report that they either spent much more money than they had wanted or, that once present, they were afraid to bid at all. Both of these problems can be avoided so long as one firmly decides to adhere to a few simp
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If you're looking to purchase new wine glasses, you'll soon discover that there is a big difference between inexpensive glasses and costlier glasses. There are several factors that you should take into account when looking for new glasses.
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Making wine at home may seem like a tradition best left to those who still remember when prohibition forced them to take part in it. However, more and more people are finding that wine made straight from the fruits they have grown in their garden or picke
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Whole libraries have been written about the winemaking process. For a quick summary, we've put together this overview of the basic steps in table wine making.
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A wine label - almost everywhere in the world - is a legal document. It provides certain guarantees that you are getting what you can reasonably expect. But they must be read carefully. Here are some items almost every label will show.
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