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- 1. Improving the Taste and Color of Wine with pH Control
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- ... 3.4. Red wines are generally less acidic, falling between 3.3 and 3.6. In terms of acid percentage, your average table wine will have an acidity of 0.6 to 0.7%. These differences might seem small. However, ...
- Created on 29 November 2021
- 2. Legal Notice
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- Legal Notice FDA Disclaimer These statements have not been evaluated by FDA ( Food and Drug Administration). The information shared on this site is intended for educational purpose only. These products ...
- Created on 16 January 2017
- 3. Privacy Policy
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- ... us through email at . Log Files http://www.eldoradohomewinemaking.com follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. ...
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- 4. pH Analysis
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- ... other complicated potentiometric techniques (which were often very complicated and time consuming). However, these methods often had limitations that made them unreliable for determining pH (litmus can ...
- Created on 27 October 2016
- 5. Dandelion Wine #1
- (Fruit Wine)
- ... for yet another unique flavor to the finished product. Keep it warm, at least 80 degrees, during fermentation for speed. You may want to use one or the other of these recipes as a starting point only. ...
- Created on 27 October 2016
- 6. Planting a Vineyard
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- ... these sources, plus the recommended species given earlier in this chapter, you should be able to select the best varieties for your vineyard. When purchasing the vines, select the best possible ones ...
- Created on 27 October 2016
- 7. Common Grape Guide
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- ... native to North America. These vines are more hardy and disease-resistant than v. vinifera, but aren't quite as ideal for making wine. Hybrids, also called French-American hybrids, are a cross between v ...
- Created on 24 October 2016
- 8. The Nature of Corks
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- ... air. There are approximately 40 million of these cells in a single cubic centimeter of cork bark. These cells give cork an unmatched ability to seal a wine bottle. The cellular membranes are very flexible, ...
- Created on 24 October 2016
- 9. Blind Wine Tasting Party
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- A blind tasting works best when you want to compare different varieties of grape such as Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Shiraz, and Pinot Noir. It can add a bit of fun to these wine tasting party ideas because ...
- Created on 06 October 2016
- 10. Wine Descriptions
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- ... Wine from these grapes has a deep purple color, when young, with a fragrant aroma. Carernet Sauvignon: Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, full-bodied, highl distinctive wine. Green olive, bell pepper, black-currant, ...
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- 11. Problems during fermentation
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- ... the co2 may be preventing them from working, stir the wine to remove co2 and then add more finings. These methods may be used on many protein hazes as well. Problem Thick foam has formed ...
- Created on 30 August 2016
- 12. Rose Hip Wine (1)
- (Fruit Wine)
- ... these and stir well to dissolce sugar. Cover primary and set aside to cool. When room temperature, add pectic enzyme, acid blend and yeast nutrient. Recover and set aside 12 hours. Add yeast. Stir twice ...
- Created on 29 August 2016
- 13. Malolactic Fermentation
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- ... that will work well below these pH's. Temperatures should be above 20 - 30?C. So the best time to inoculate the must with the malolactic bacteria is when the wine is about one-third through the yeast ...
- Created on 28 August 2016
- 14. Acid Adjustment Decisons
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- ... These decisions include: (2)when to harvest and (3)when to add (4)how much (if any) of (5)which acids, as well as (6)acid stabilization. Monitor Brix (with refractometer or hydrometer) and TA (total ...
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- 15. The Home Winemakers' Wine Lab
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- ... wine. Your home laboratory, which may be as simple as a corner of your winemaking bench, requires a few basics. In broad terms these are measuring equipment, cleaning agents, and records of results. THE ...
- Created on 26 August 2016
- 16. Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) in Winemaking
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- ... steer her a bit, and in fact completely stop some natural processes at just the right moment. An indispensable ally of the winemaker in achieving these things is sulphur dioxide. We will refer to it ...
- Created on 10 August 2016
- 17. Wine Tasting Course
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- ... strong cheese.) It's also important to understand that these scents and tastes rarely dominate the wine. Typically they add a small but significant element to a larger pattern, as a colored thread might ...
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- 18. Sulphur Dioxide in WineMaking
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- ... steer her a bit, and in fact completely stop some natural processes at just the right moment. An indispensable ally of the winemaker in achieving these things is sulphur dioxide. We will refer to it ...
- Created on 22 August 2015
- 19. The Proper Use of Corks
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- ... jaws regularly for scratches, nicks or flaws. These will cause creases or other damage to the cork, allowing leakage or seepage. FILL HEIGHT: Leakage often results from fill heights that are too high. ...
- Created on 22 August 2015
- 20. Wine Glossary
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- ... wine laws that dictate which varieties can be planted in specific regions, certain production methods, etc. These tight controls are not a guarantee of quality, unfortunately. The specific area a wine ...
- Created on 29 January 2015