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Introducing Jack's WineBlog!
Our Brewblog has been so successfull that we thought the wine lovers out there should have a place of their own. Jack Keller's Blog will be a permanent fixture in our Wine Cellar!
 Christmas 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaking Extravaganza
Join Denny and his lovely bride to be as they venture into the wonderful world of winemaking. This couple has already embraced the homebrewing hobby, but as a holiday treat, they decided to try thier hand at a Cabernet Sauvignon...
 Wine Labels
Distantly related to the peep shows in the back of the alt weeklies, grabbing a furtive glimpse into ordinary people's lives can be titillating. Take wine selecting. You can almost see the wheels churning in buyers' minds as they peruse the endless aisles, but what makes the final decision?
 A home winemaking commentary
As recently as the mid 60s, grape wine was only served in the United States in very fine restaurants and in very few homes, mostly in the homes of immigrants coming from Europe, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. It was the time of the 3-martini business lunches.
 Wine making today!
As recently as the mid 60s, grape wine was only served in the United States in very fine restaurants and in very few homes, mostly in the homes of immigrants coming from Europe, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. It was the time of the 3-martini business lunches; you can still see them in the old movies but very seldom in the real world.
Aging Wine
Recently the topic of aging wines popped up on our forums. We found that this topic comes up again and again among our winemaking family. So we’ve gathered some of the thoughts posted by our “experts” , and compiled this fact sheet along with tips for aging your wine.
WineTips Part II: Recycling
New bottles are not expensive and are easy to order via homebrew.com. The proper shape and color of bottle are important factors in the presentation of wine, particularly when giving it away to friends, family or as business gifts (which by the way has helped distinguish our business among our competitors).
Wine Tips: A Letter Perfect Seal
So now that you've been making wine at home for a while, don't you think it's time to start adding those personal touches to your product? Nothing can make your homemade wine a compleate experience like an elegant touch or flair to the package.
Merlot in May, Bigger and Better in 2001
Merlot in May - the most comprehensive consumer Merlot tasting of its kind - will expand to accommodate 100 wineries for its second annual event. Merlot in May is an annual function of the biennial International Merlot Conference, an industry forum sponsored by Sterling Vineyards.
Wine 101: Double Agent Bentonite
Bentonite is a fining agent. Fining is the action of removing particles that make a haze in wine by combining them with materials that bind to them and force them out of suspension, leaving the wine clear and bright.
Wine Tips from the Wine Cellar
by Carlos Rabassa
Having recently embarked on the exciting journey of home winemaking, I've discovered some useful tips and created a few contraptions that can make the home production of wine easier and more enjoyable.
Corks of the New Millenium
by Keith Royster
The 'In' Grape:A Commentary on Grape Politics and Wine Popularity
by George Mead
A Few Words with Bob Matthews
by Rich Rabassa
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