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• noticed a white and green powdery mold on the wooden basket of my wine press and inside of my wooden fermenting barrel. Are they ok to use?
• Is there a possibility that adding back whole wine to the barrel while evaporation took away only water (and alcohol?) wouldn’t result in a concentration of all the other constituents and therefore the flavor?
• 2012 Backyard Vine Directory

  • Grow your own grapes? Thinking of starting a backyard vineyard? Now is the time to plan your spring. Here is a list of suppliers where you can purchase grapevines and/or supplies for your home vineyard...

• Rhône Wines

  • The Rhône region of France is home to many world-reknowned wines. Learn the varieties, blends and techniques for making Rhône-style wines.

• Angel's Share, Cleaning Moldy Equipment: Wine Wizard

  • The Wiz plays devil’s advocate on a question about the angel’s share, a moldy basket press.

• Rhône in a Box: Wine Kits

  • Want to make a Rhône-style wine, but don’t own a vineyard in France? Explore these wines with the help of a kit.

• Swamp Donkey Vinyards: Dry Finish

  • A reader’s new vineyard in New England.

• Wine Education

  • Looking to take your winemaking to the next level? There are many winemaking courses and programs out there. Find the one that’s right for you and your goals.

• Lab Equipment Cabinet

  • Reduce the clutter in your winery and organize all your wine lab equipment and supplies — build a portable lab equipment cabinet to hold it all.

• A Winemaking Education: Tips from the Pros

  • Tips on picking the right program to advance your wine education.

• Pinotage: Varietal Focus

  • Pinotage is the most recognized — though not the most widely grown — South African red wine grape.

• Winning Strategy: Techniques

  • Get your wines out of your cellar and into the winner’s circle. Tips on fine tuning your strategy for entering wine competitions.

• Annual Questions and Answers: Backyard Vines

  • This past year brought challenges and rewards for home vineyardists — and also a lot of questions for our vineyard expert.