You might be considering how to stop the fermentation process before it comes to a stop on its own.

Pairing Wine and cheese for parties is reliving its popularity from the seventies, although we are not sure they ever fell out of style!

Whether you are a beginning winemaker or you have been making wine for some time and have experienced some problems in winemaking, it is important to understand the most common mistakes made so you can learn how to avoid them.

Vine Training Tips

As springtime approaches, winemakers and vineyard experts turn their attention to the crucial task of training and pruning their vines. Proper training and pruning ensure the health and longevity of the vines and contribute to the quality of the grapes. This post explores types of vine training methods to help make informed decisions on how to train your vines.

A True California Wine AVA

The Sta Rita Hills AVA (American Viticultural Area) is a wine-growing region located in Santa Barbara County, California. The cool climate, marine influence, and diverse soil types create ideal growing conditions for a variety of grape varietals, including Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Tracking Winemaking Notes

Often home winemakers make a practice of keeping a winemaking journal to track likes, dislikes, or fails, & successful vintages & blends.. These kitchen journals made the process of running a home winemaking hobby far more efficient.