Rick HaibachJul 23, 20175 minOak Barrels and Oak Alternatives in WinemakingWinemakers have long been using oak barrels for winemaking, but in recent decades oak alternatives become widely used with some...
Rick HaibachJul 13, 20174 minFermentation Temperature for White WineThe fermentation temperature of your wine can have a tremendous effect on the flavor and aroma profile. Immediately after harvesting...
Rick HaibachJul 8, 20175 minSweetening Homemade WineSweetening homemade wine is easy but if done incorrectly can lead to carbonated wine, blown off corks, or worse... blown up bottles and a...
Rick HaibachJun 30, 20174 minControlling Fermentation Temperature in Red WineWhat happens in the first weeks of a wine's life can be the most impactful on the finished outcome. Red wines are skin fermented which...