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
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Rick Haibach
Aug 27, 20194 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, 20196 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, 20196 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 9, 20184 min
When to Pick Grapes for Wine
One of the most critical decisions a winemaker or grower must make is when to pick the grapes. Unlike most fruits, grapes do not...
Rick Haibach
Apr 22, 20184 min
Equipment Needed To Make A Wine Kit
Wine kits are a great way to get started in winemaking and can provide loads of enjoyment in the grape harvest off season. A wine kit...
Rick Haibach
Mar 24, 201810 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
Mar 1, 20182 min
Wine Tip #3: Best Liquid to use in Airlocks
The airlock or or bubbler is one of the more important contraptions that a winemaker has in the cellar. This simple little device comes...
Rick Haibach
Feb 22, 20184 min
Tip #2: Top-Up Carboys to The Neck
Carboys come in many sizes, but all of them have generally the same shape and features, including a small neck. The small neck of the...
Rick Haibach
Jan 14, 20183 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, 20173 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
Jul 13, 20174 min
Fermentation Temperature for White Wine
The fermentation temperature of your wine can have a tremendous effect on the flavor and aroma profile. Immediately after harvesting...
Rick Haibach
Jun 30, 20174 min
Controlling Fermentation Temperature in Red Wine
What 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...
Rick Haibach
Jun 26, 20173 min
Basic Home Winemaking Equipment
Making wine can be fun and can also save you a lot of money. Once you own some basic winemaking equipment, the possibilities are endless....
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