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Popular in parts of central Europe where it’s often sold from carts on the side of the road during a short period each fall, federweißer is a partially fermented, low-alcohol wine that is intended to be consumed before fermentation is complete. https://t.co/u8apE7V4G2

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Adding sugar to bring up the Brix is necessary in parts of the world, especially during vintages with heavy rain. A Virginia winery did a study on the impact of adding different amounts and types of sugar, which home winemakers may fine useful: https://t.co/aNvPzby58p

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We helped harvest Marquette, La Crescent, Brianna, and Prairie Star grapes at High Rows Vineyards in Vermont this weekend. The fruit looked great! How’s harvest coming in your part of the world?

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21 @winemakermag readers kicked off day one of their Italian wine adventure diving into the heart of the Chianti wine region with in-depth tours and tastings at Castello di Volpaia and Castello di Albola. Salute!

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Gum arabic is a natural anti-flocculant with a list of benefits that includes helping prevent tartrate crystals, smoothing out young red wines, and adding mouthfeel to thin wines. Get to know this important additive every winemaker should have on hand. https://t.co/l2RjmyDi4D

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The Aug-Sep issue has stories on setting up a home wine lab, tests you should do on your wine, and tips for conducting benchtop trials. Plus articles on Petite Sirah, gum arabic, the chemistry of must correction, the latest troubleshooting tips from the Wine Wizard, and more.

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A 40-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon that’s now as white as a ghost? Oh no! The Wine Wizard gets to the bottom of this spooky phenomenon and also discusses the pros and cons of bottling wine in swing-top bottles and how to combat bottle shock. https://t.co/gbtTpkLccQ

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Perry, or pear cider as some refer to it, is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages and now is a great time to learn to make your own at home. Whether it’s bubbly or still, sweet or dry, there is likely a perry for everybody’s taste. https://t.co/mByC3vtGHD

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Blending is often associated with red wines, but blending white wines can also be advantageous to create a balanced wine in certain situations or to complement grapes that need amplification in areas. https://t.co/JzRxUr4Eul

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The results of the 2025 WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competition are in! Congrats to all of the winners and thanks to everyone for entering! https://t.co/jsm1hysjvl

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The June-July 2025 WineMaker issue is now live online with stories on blending white wines, making whites with hybrid grapes, filtering, canopy management, pectic enzymes, perry, and more! https://t.co/W3BjAjIMf9

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Chitosan is used to help clarify wine, but its benefits go well beyond that. Newer chitosan-based products are also beneficial for microbial stability as well as malolactic and acetic bacteria suppression. https://t.co/e6AYfv1R9x

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Lodi, California, is known for its production of Zinfandel wines that run the spectrum of wine styles. Three Lodi winemakers share their approaches to crafting wines from the quintessential American grape: https://t.co/bYis7MHfhO

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Our @WineMakerMag experts will lead a series of half-day, advanced, hands-on workshops for our only in-person learning event of the year. Don’t miss joining us in Sacramento on May 15 & 18 for unique small-class learning.
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Today, April 11, is the final day to save $100 on your registration to the 2025 WineMaker Conference this May 15 - 18 in Sacramento. Don’t miss this chance to learn new #winemaking skills from dozens of seminars & workshops for home winemakers.
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Time’s running out to save $100 registering for dozens of home winemaking seminars, workshops, and events at the 2025 WineMaker Conference May 15 - 18 in Sacramento. Sign up by the early discount deadline of April 11 to save big.
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Time’s running out to save $100 on your registration to the 2025 WineMaker Conference this May 15 - 18 in Sacramento. Learn new #winemaking & #grapegrowing skills from dozens of seminars, workshops, and special events all targeted for home winemakers. https://t.co/PeCSApNt9v

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Join us tomorrow as longtime "Varietal Focus" author and winemaker at Baker Family Wines, Chik Brenneman, will be joining us for a live chat to answer all of your home winemaking questions. Free to WineMaker+ members! Register & submit your questions here: https://t.co/JhDFgNCElC

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The hardest part of growing grapes may be keeping them healthy and on the vine until harvest. From fungal diseases to insect and animal control, there are a lot of other things after your grapes! But don’t worry, there is a way to keep all of these at bay. https://t.co/XP3X4Jo1KP

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Join us on Wednesday at 4 pm Easter/1 Pacific as "Techniques" columnist and Technical Editor Bob Peak will be featured in our Live Q&A! Sign up now and get your questions in early here: https://t.co/TmkX2KxHZe