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- 1. The Nature of Corks
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- THE NATURE OF CORKS Natural wine corks are one of the most remarkable products of nature, and have played a critical role in the development of the premium modern wine world.The incredible properties ...
- Created on 24 October 2016
- 2. The Proper Use of Corks
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- THE PROPER USE OF CORKS Bottling Techniques CORK STORAGE: Corks should be stored in a cool place, away from chemicals or liquids. They should be sealed in plastic bags and treated with SO2 to prevent ...
- Created on 22 August 2015
- 3. Gooseberry Champagne
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- Back to Fruit Wine Recipes GOOSEBERRY CHAMPAGNE 6 lb / 2,750 grams unripe green gooseberries 3 lb / 1,500 grams sugar 8 pints / 1 gallon water 1/4 oz / 10 grams Champagne yeast METHOD After a 24-hour ...
- Created on 05 April 2019
- 4. Raisin Wine (2)
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- RAISIN WINE (2) Ingredients: 2 lb. raisins 2 lb. sugar 1 gallon water Yeast yeast nutrient Method: Mince the raisins, put them in the water, and boil for an hour. Strain the liquor on to the sugar, ...
- Created on 27 October 2016
- 5. Grapefruit Wine
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- Grapefruit Wine Ingredients: 6 large grapefruit 1 gallon water 3 1⁄2 lb. white sugar Yeast and nutrient Method: Clean the fruit and grate the skins finely. Put the water, gratings ...
- Created on 24 October 2016
- 6. Acid Adjustment Decisons
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- ACID ADJUSTMENT DECISIONS by Jeanne L. Hintze Wine Maker/ Goathill Winery To malolactic or not to malolactic..., that is only (1)one question of a complex array of options for optimizing wine acidity. ...
- Created on 26 August 2016
- 7. Potassium Sorbate
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- POTASSIUM SORBATE Most home winemakers have experienced refermentation of off-dry wines after bottling. This can be very annoying, as it can cause corks to blow out; also, the resultant fizzy wines ...
- Created on 10 August 2016
- 8. Wine Tasting Course
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- ... coffee. EARTHY: dusty, mushroom, musty (mildew), moldy cork. CHEMICAL: petroleum -- tar, plastic, kerosene, diesel; sulfur -- rubbery, garlic, skunk, cabbage, burnt match, wet wool, wet dog; papery ...
- Created on 22 August 2015
- 9. Wine Glossary
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- ... methods. Brandy: The alcoholic liquid obtained from distillation of wine. Breathing: Letting a bottle of wine stand for several minutes to several hours after pulling the cork but before serving ...
- Created on 29 January 2015
- 10. Wine Making Equipment
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- Wine Making Equipment There are many kinds of grapes to choose from, depending on where you live. Vitis vinifera is the classic choice for flavor, varietal character and historic authenticity. This famous ...
- Created on 16 September 2014
- 11. Acid/pH Adjustments
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- Acid/pH Adjustments Every winemaker, at one time or another, has had to deal with grapes having less than ideal pH and acid balances. Whether the grapes come from California, a warm climate, or Oregon, ...
- Created on 12 September 2014