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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Pandemic Winemaking
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I have enjoyed winemaking as a hobby. I love dreaming about the new vintage in the spring while sourcing the grapes, waiting in anticipation...
Saturday, July 31, 2021
Pét-Nat, Pet What? The Hipster Sparkler
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You know Champagne and Prosecco, the two styles of sparkling wines. Their key distinction lies in the method of second fermentation, where t...
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Sulfites Problems and The Magic Wand
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Recently I had a few problems with sulfites in my wine. It is not what you think. In fact, it is probably the opposite of what you think. I ...
Monday, May 31, 2021
Oh No! My Wine is Dumb!
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Recently I opened a bottle of my 2019 Syrah, excited to taste my latest vintage. I poured it into a glass and admired the beautiful dark ink...
Friday, April 30, 2021
Cheers to Sunshine!
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Sunshine! The long overdue reprieve from the dreary darkness of winter is finally here. As daylight stretches on and lingers, nature is burs...
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
More Than Grape Skin Deep
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Many people think of wine as red or white. Red wine comes from red grapes, and white wine comes from white grapes. While generally true, the...
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Sunday, February 28, 2021
Wine, The Secret Sauce
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Many cultures cook with wine. Growing up, my Hakka Chinese grandmother would make delicious drunken chicken, which I used to think meant exa...
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