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...
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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
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...
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
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...