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    Tips to Make Better Red Wine
    Rick Haibach
    • Sep 13, 2020
    • 17 min

    Tips to Make Better Red Wine

    There are few things more rewarding than opening an incredible bottle of homemade red wine. A great red wine can...
    Step by Step Guide to Making White Wine
    Rick Haibach
    • Aug 3, 2020
    • 9 min

    Step by Step Guide to Making White Wine

    The process of making white wine, whether from juice or grapes is dramatically different from the process of making red wine. Some key diff
    5 Common Mistakes New Winemakers Make
    Rick Haibach
    • Jul 18, 2020
    • 6 min

    5 Common Mistakes New Winemakers Make

    Turning a juice into wine is a remarkably simple process. Just add some yeast to some juice and boom... wine. Just leave some fresh...
    When is the Best Time to Bottle Wine?
    Rick Haibach
    • Jun 14, 2020
    • 6 min

    When is the Best Time to Bottle Wine?

    Deciding when to bottle your wine can be tricky. There is no one size fits all timeline, but there are some factors that should be taken i
    Homemade Wine on a Budget?  Skeeter Pee!
    Rick Haibach
    • Apr 13, 2020
    • 5 min

    Homemade Wine on a Budget? Skeeter Pee!

    Making wine at home can save you a lot of money, is a great way pass the time while social distancing. Traditionally wine is made from...
    What is Malolactic Fermentation?
    Rick Haibach
    • Feb 1, 2020
    • 5 min

    What is Malolactic Fermentation?

    Malolactic fermentation (MLF) is a microbial process that can play a tremendous role in the taste, smell and...
    Common Wine Flaws, Faults and Problems
    Rick Haibach
    • Jan 19, 2020
    • 6 min

    Common Wine Flaws, Faults and Problems

    When making wine from grapes, you are often presented with many twists and turns. If the wine veers off course too far and cannot be steere
    Managing Sulfites in Wine
    Rick Haibach
    • Dec 23, 2019
    • 6 min

    Managing Sulfites in Wine

    Sulfur Dioxide, also known as "sulfite" or SO2 is a commonly misrepresented, yet critical component of wine. In nature, SO2 can occurs as a
    How Often Should You Rack Your Wine?
    Rick Haibach
    • Oct 23, 2019
    • 5 min

    How Often Should You Rack Your Wine?

    Why do you rack your wine? Over time fruit particles and dead yeast cells will settle out of the wine and pile up on the bottom of your con
    Things Needed to Make Better Wine
    Rick Haibach
    • Aug 27, 2019
    • 4 min

    Things Needed to Make Better Wine

    As the wine harvest approaches, I like to stock up on any items needed to get my fermentation off to a healthy start. You don't want to be
    Small Kegging Systems for Home Winemakers
    Rick Haibach
    • Jul 5, 2019
    • 6 min

    Small Kegging Systems for Home Winemakers

    Kegging is generally associated with home brewers, but can also be incredibly useful to winemakers. For the home winemaker, Cornelius...
    Selecting a Primary Fermenter for Wine
    Rick Haibach
    • Mar 16, 2019
    • 6 min

    Selecting a Primary Fermenter for Wine

    A primary fermenter does not need to be fancy or expensive, but does need to accommodate the style and the volume of wine that you will be
    Target Sugar and Acid Levels for Popular Wine Grape Varieties
    Rick Haibach
    • Aug 26, 2018
    • 4 min

    Target Sugar and Acid Levels for Popular Wine Grape Varieties

    Deciding when to pick grapes for wine can be challenging. There are many factors involved, but luckily two of the most important are...
    Potassium Sorbate vs. Potassium Metabisulfite
    Rick Haibach
    • Jul 12, 2018
    • 6 min

    Potassium Sorbate vs. Potassium Metabisulfite

    If you are getting started in winemaking, you may notice that nearly any set of instructions involves the addition of both potassium...
    Step by Step Guide to Making Red Wine from Grapes
    Rick Haibach
    • Mar 24, 2018
    • 10 min

    Step by Step Guide to Making Red Wine from Grapes

    The process for making dry red wine from grapes substantially differs from that of other types of wines or ciders. Rather than pressing...
    Making a Rosé Style Wine
    Rick Haibach
    • Jan 27, 2018
    • 4 min

    Making a Rosé Style Wine

    Like it or not, 2018 may very well be the year of Rosé style wine. Rosé wine is a pink wine that is made from red wine grapes, with the...
    Making Better Wine by Managing the Lees
    Rick Haibach
    • Jan 14, 2018
    • 3 min

    Making Better Wine by Managing the Lees

    The sediment that falls out of suspension in a wine is referred to as the lees. Managing these lees properly can have a great deal if...
    Best Gifts for Winemakers
    Rick Haibach
    • Nov 27, 2017
    • 3 min

    Best Gifts for Winemakers

    Winemaking is a great hobby but like most great hobbies it involves a large amount of equipment. There is an almost unlimited range of...
    Improving Color Extraction and Stability in Red Wine
    Rick Haibach
    • Aug 30, 2017
    • 5 min

    Improving Color Extraction and Stability in Red Wine

    One metric that high quality red wines are often measured on is color. The ultimate goal is to achieve a deep, rich purple but this can...
    Proper Wine Storage
    Rick Haibach
    • Aug 13, 2017
    • 4 min

    Proper Wine Storage

    Many wines will improve with time, even in the bottle. Young red wines can be overly harsh but with some time in the bottle a pleasant...
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