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“Raisin Riesling”

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Mark Zeiger

With great pride, and no little relief, I feel justified in announcing a success in our efforts to make wine at home. Recently, I decided to try our “weakest” batch, one that had the highest odds stacked against it.

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Homemade Airlocks for Homemade Wine

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Mark Zeiger

The airlock or fermentation lock is an essential tool of wine making. This device allows carbon dioxide (CO2) to escape as yeast converts sugars into alcohol and CO2, without allowing oxygen or contaminants to get into the wine. Airlocks are … Continue reading →

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