Recently, I wrote about my frustration with natural corks and the seemingly increasing occurrence of corked wine resulting from TCA (2,4,6-trichloroanisole) taint. It has become so frustrating that I have been seriously considering switching to screwcaps for wines produced at Maleta Winery. I have even my closest colleagues wondering if I have lost it, so […]
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Daniel Pambianchi, author of best-seller “Techniques in Home Winemaking,” and publisher Véhicule Press are announcing the launch of a new general-interest wine book for the spring of 2010. Véhicule Press will publish expert home winemaker and commercial winery operator Daniel Pambianchi’s new book “Wine Myths, Facts & Snobberies: 81 Questions & Answers on the Science
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While attending a wine appreciation class, an inquisitive student asked if wine could be manufactured in the lab. “Yeah, sure,” said the teacher without missing a beat, but offered no further explanation. Quite a disappointing response it was; one which seemingly reduced wine to a simple, matter-of-fact drink. What a great missed opportunity to educate!
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Winemaking season is just around the corner for many of us—those who make wine from grapes—and I’m thus reminded of the old adage that “great wine is made in the vineyard.” And that means planning, lots of planning. Your plans should include what kind and style of wine you would like to make, where
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I recently hosted a Supertuscan tasting that was to be memorable given the lineup of wines, which included vintages of Guado al Tasso, Solaia, Sassicaia and Masseto. It surely was memorable, but for all the wrong reasons: The bottle of 2001 Masseto was, argh, corked. Wretched TCA! It almost drove me over the edge, well, almost. Corked
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I’m just back from a thrilling trip to Napa Valley where the second annual WineMaker Magazine’s conference was held. It was thrilling not only because I got to tour many, many wineries where I was tasted great wines, but I also met many amateur winemakers. I got to taste their wines; this is always fun,
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My new book “Kit Winemaking: The Illustrated Beginner’s Guide to Making Wine from Concentrate” is now available in Canada; it will be generally available in the US and internationally in September (2009). If you are interested in ordering a SIGNED copy, I will ship anywhere. You can order from my website at http://www.TechniquesInHomeWinemaking.com. A great
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I have launched a new web site, TechniquesInHomeWinemaking.com, dedicated to home winemaking. You will find a range of services and resources to help you with all your winemaking needs. Have a question, problem? No problem. You can email me. And soon, I will be providing analytical services. You want to know the VA (Volatile Acidity) in your wine?
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Now you can easily and conveniently stay in touch with me using your favorite web-based tools as I make resources available to you for your winemaking needs. My website, Techniques in Home Winemaking, is now accessible, though still under construction. It is a comprehensive suite of services dedicated to home winemakers like you to help you
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Greetings to all home winemaking enthusiasts! My passion is making and enjoying wine, and learning as much as possible about every aspect of wine, from growing grapes to the science of winemaking and wine appreciation. And as with wine is best appreciated with friends, I also enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with fellow winemakers. And
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