Mar
19
2010
Sparkling Wine for St Valentines Day is an excellent idea. Valentines & Sparkling wine go hand in hand, Sparkling wine for celebrations & Valentines Day is the celebration of love & romance. Made according to the traditional method, also called “Champenoise”, with the grape varieties Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Clear golden yellow color, with [...]
Mar
15
2010
This delicate Blanc de Blancs displays aromas of biscuit intermingled with grapefruit and creamy complex yeast characters.
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Mar
09
2010
A refreshing change to heavily oaked Chardonnays, this wine has been allowed to retain the distinctive varietal flavours that are so often masked. Grapefruit, fresh peaches and tropical fruits provide a complex mix of flavours which are perfectly balanced by the creamy texture and savoury yeast character on the palate.
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Mar
08
2010
Showing delicious notes of marzipan, yeast and freshly baked croissants. Elegant and balanced with a lively mousse.
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Mar
08
2010
Unusually among Champagne houses, Krug regard their non-vintage Grand Cuvée as their top wine, incorporating the best wines available to maintain the unique house style. Fermented in old Argonne oak barriques (unusually for Champagne) and aged for longer than many houses' vintage wines, the style is rich, with noticeable autolytic, yeast aromas, nuts, dried fruits [...]
Mar
05
2010
It’s a fact that the sugar and acid levels are 2 of the key elements of creating a good batch and so any adjustments to the process are based on those tests. As you are already aware, the sugar level of your wine is incredibly important as the yeast must feed on it to create the alcohol. The amount of sugar you use will determine the amount of alcohol that will be in the final batch but in order to run these tests you will need a hydrometer.
Feb
23
2010
Making wines from grain and dried fruits is a boom to the townsman who finds these ingredients easily available. Mixtures of these ingredients really make strong, fully flavored, but not too fully flavored wines which, when not make too sweet, are often likened to whiskeys, brandies and other strong liqueurs.
Feb
13
2010
If you intend to make wines wholly from grapes, I recommend you take a look at the following information. Wine making from grapes is a great way to get back to the basics. It’s also a great way to experiment with different types of grape varieties.
Jan
27
2010
Did you know a high percentage of alcohol is not everything? Indeed, most continental wines are made in the region of eight to eleven percent of alcohol. While there are wines made with the recipes based on the book, of course, wines made by the recipes in most winemaking books is a good deal stronger than the others made commercially.
Nov
23
2009
Grape skin extract contains the most marvelous anti-oxidant benefits, resveratrol which is found in its highest concentration in red wine, is this particular anti-oxidant. What a delicious way to get your daily dose, drink a glass of red wine!
Aug
26
2009
Sugar and acid levels are 2 important parts to making a great batch of wine, so adjustments to the process are based on those tests. As you are already aware, the sugar level is critical as the yeast must feed on it to make the alcohol. The amount of sugar that you start your batch with will ultimately determine the level of alcohol that will be in the final batch but in order to run these tests you’ll have to own a hydrometer.
Apr
27
2009
Stirring the homemade fruit mash to make wine is important for fermentation. Learn how to stew the batch of organic wine at home in thisfree wine making video
Apr
24
2009
Organic homemade wine is ready for bottling when it is clear, the bubbles have stopped, and the yeast and sugar played well. Learn to spot ready organic
Apr
23
2009
When filtering wine, don’t just strain it; wring the fruit in a cloth and squeeze all the liquid you can get out of it. Learn
Apr
22
2009
Stirring your fruit mash for homemade wine is best in the morning and at night, alternating directions. Learn how to stir fruit for making organic wine at home
Apr
17
2009
After the wine is ready, filtering gives you a chance to taste your homemade wine and rid the residue. Learn the benefits of organic wine at home in this free wine making video.
Apr
16
2009
Watch your wine as it ferments in the jug, keeping the breather at the right water level and contaminants out. Learn to top organic wine at home in this free wine making video.
Apr
16
2009
Use natural corks for organic wine making at home; learn to cork homemade fruit wines in this free wine making video.
Apr
15
2009
ONEMAN SHOW MAKES YOUR HOME A WINERY; by describing how to convert a frozen CONCORD GRAPE juice to a beautiful RED HOME MADE WINE. Have fun.Please do not make more than a gallon at a time & drink or rather SIP IT SLOWLY.
Apr
15
2009
Heat wine bottles in the oven before bottling the homemade fruit wine. Learn to bottle organic homemade wine in this free wine making video.