FAQ's

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Making Wine

Oaking Your Wine

The following is a chart describing the types of oak additives available to the home wine maker, the pros and cons of each type of oak additive, and how to use each oak additive

Sanitizing

Sanitization of Your Wine Making Supplies and Equipment

Brix Chart

Chart for Adding Sugar for Wine Making based Upon Starting Brix to Achieve Desired Brix

Yeast - FAQ's About Wine Yeasts

FAQ's About Wine Yeasts - Importance of rehydration, How much foam, Refrigeration, Temperatures, Mixing Strains, Storage, Sulfite, Etc.

Bottle Shock

What is Wine Bottle Shock and What To Do About It?

Acid Testing Basics

A guide for using Acid Test Kits as well as information on Acid monitoring during winemaking.

Bottling Tips

Some things to remember before bottling your wine.