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		<title>Beginning of Your Wine Making</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:47:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wine making is not something that you can just plunge into and learn along the way, you need to do some research so that you know that you are not missing any vital wine making steps or processes. If you do miss these wine making your wine could very well turn out tasting like anything [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wine making is not something that you can just plunge into and learn along the way, you need to do some research so that you know that you are not missing any vital wine making steps or processes. If you do miss these wine making your wine could very well turn out tasting like anything but wine. It is a something fun that you can do in your spare time and at the end you will have a glorious result. Wine making is something that people tend to get hooked on because the very first batch is not usually perfect, it may taste delicious but it will not be perfect. As you learn about wine making and as you get the wine making experience behind you your wine will get better and better. You will undoubtedly pick up tips and tricks to help you improve your wine making capabilities.</p>
<p>The vast majority of wines use the grape for a reasons and this is because this little grape will have so many of the necessary wine ingredients already infused into it. For good and delicious wine making you need to have the right balance of sugar, tannin, moisture and nutrients, well, it just so happens that the grape fits the bill to perfection. This allows for the grape to ferment, as it needs to for successful wine making. Choosing the right grape is only the beginning of your wine making journey though.</p>
<p>There are many different grapes that you can use and when you get more skilled at wine making you might want to add a little of some other fruits to the mix to give your wine some extra depth and flavoring. Read about the different grapes that can be used in wine making and how they affect the outcome of the wine making process. You know what kind of wine you like so this will give you an idea of which direction to take your wine making in. Wine making is fun, remember that as you go along. If you make any mistakes along the wine making way don&#8217;t worry about it, you are new and it happens to everyone once and awhile.</p>
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		<title>The Key Step to Wine Making at Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:31:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Stout</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Wine Making. Wine Recipes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Down the long walk of time wine making is enjoyed like never before. We don&#8217;t have to use the outdated wine recipes that more times than not resulted wines that didn&#8217;t taste right or that turned into vinegar. You no longer need the big tubs or large container with the corks not put on right. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Down the long walk of time wine making is enjoyed like never before. We don&#8217;t have to use the outdated wine recipes that more times than not resulted wines that didn&#8217;t taste right or that turned into vinegar. You no longer need the big tubs or large container  with the corks not put on right. That use to spoil the wines in the past. Now you have methods that are fast, spotless and straightforward. You simply have to see it for yourself to become a believer.</p>
<p>You have to approach making wine the same you would do for baking a cake. You wouldn&#8217;t use dirty bottles. Believe it or not some people approach making wine this way. When people make wine you don&#8217;t have to use many of the older methods. Most people gave up the hobby before really ever getting started. I don&#8217;t want to give you the impression that following my idea of wine making wine will be better, but you have a good fresh start and introduction to this wonderful hobby.</p>
<p>It all comes down to this: using a good yeast and nutrient, sanitizing everything is used, keep fermenting brews warm and keep them covered up during all the stages of making is part of my simple routine.</p>
<p>Wine recipes are all different and the ingredients used are always in different ways to make for a ripe good taste flavor. You can make a recipe of your own but it takes a while to make one that has a good taste. You have to concern yourself with too many factors like the acid and sugar content of the fruit you are using. The fruits are even different from season to season.</p>
<p>If you follow a few simple rules you will have great success in making wine. You want to think first before picking a fruit to use in your wine. You have to really like the taste of the fruit before making it into wine.</p>
<p>When it comes to bottling the wine, you want to use a glass that is perfectly clear, not just any old bottle that happens to be lying around. You want to use the dark colored glass for the red wines and the clearer light colored glass for the white wines. The bottom part of the glass should be pushed up. You want to put your wines in the best bottles possible.</p>
<p>If you are a beginner in wine making, you can&#8217;t expect to have your first made up batches that come out perfectly. Everything takes time to learn and wine making is no different. You can make a batch up that is fit for a king if you try hard enough. Those are just a few of my wine making tips.</p>
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		<title>Learn How to Make Coffee Wine</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:12:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Philips</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One interesting thing to note is that coffee and wine are not as different as you may think. Any wine drinker already understands that wine that needs to be properly aged to bring out the best flavors and characteristics, but coffee is actually the same. Specific types of gourmet coffee can be aged for years [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One interesting thing to note is that coffee and wine are not as different as you may think. Any wine drinker already understands that wine that needs to be properly aged to bring out the best flavors and characteristics, but coffee is actually the same. Specific types of gourmet coffee can be aged for years at a time to help the flavors develop and mature more deeply. This is a more expensive and valuable type of coffee, similar to a fine wine.</p>
<p>For an interesting recipe, you will need 1/2 a pound of fresh coffee grounds, 2 1/2 pounds of dark brown sugar, 1 1/2 tsp. citric acid, 1/4 tsp. tannin, 7 1/2 pints of water, 1 tsp. yeast, and wine yeast. To make this a simple coffee wine recipe, all you have to do is bring the water in a large pot to a boil. Stir in the brown sugar until it dissolves completely, and then stir in the coffee grounds until the water boils. Remove this mixture from heat, and allow it to cool completely. Mix together the citric acid, yeast, and tannin. Strain the coffee mixture through cheesecloth or muslin to remove the coffee grounds, and throw them away. Add the wine yeast to the second mixture, and combine the two mixtures together. Cover with a cloth or napkin. As the mixture begins to ferment, put it in an airtight container. Allow this mixture to age for 60 days, and then bottle to your liking.</p>
<p>This is an interesting wine recipe to try, and it may take some practice! It will bring deep and delicious flavors into your average glass of wine, and you may be surprised at how much the coffee adds to the wine as it ferments. Overall, coffee is a beverage that is often compared to wine because of the complexities in the flavor characteristics enjoyed by connoisseurs alike. As a coffee connoisseur, you might find yourself sniffing and sipping your Java within a cupping, reminiscent of an actual wine tasting. Likewise, coffee and wine both have similar industries as agricultural products grown within certain regions well known for their coffee and wine production.</p>
<p>Many wine drinkers have their own favorite wine of choice, and they will probably be able to tell you details about the year the grapes were grown, where they are from, and their growing conditions. In the same way, many coffee lovers are beginning to find out more about the cultivation of their coffee beans and the manner in which they affect their brew product. Take the time to sample more varieties of coffee beans from different regions for a greater understanding of your cup of Joe!</p>
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		<title>Wine Making Instructions &#8211; Keep it Simple</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:02:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Greens</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sweet Wine]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wine is no longer the province of snobby and snooty people who come from old moneyed families though. The new trend is home wine making: people make small batches of wine at home. Home winemakers are appreciative of wine without the pretentiousness of the traditional wine makers. They like to share wine making instructions and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wine is no longer the province of snobby and snooty people who come from old moneyed families though. The new trend is home wine making: people make small batches of wine at home.</p>
<p>Home winemakers are appreciative of wine without the pretentiousness of the traditional wine makers. They like to share wine making instructions and each other&#8217;s wines, like having a collective wine cellar.</p>
<p>If you want to make wine at home, the best way to start is to ask someone who is already doing it. There are specialty supply stores that deal in the equipment and ingredients for making wine at home.</p>
<p>Often, these are also meeting places for enthusiasts in the surrounding area, so these are good places for picking up information and wine making instructions too.</p>
<p>It would be best to start off with a prepackaged kit; unless you happen to know someone with roots deep in the wine business and they agree to help you.</p>
<p>These packages can range from the very basic to the advanced. If this is your first time, it is recommended that you pick the most affordable package. These kits will have everything you need to make your first home wine.</p>
<p>The equipment is mostly tanks and hoses, nothing too fancy or complicated. Indeed, the winemaking process itself is simple; the complexity happens when you try to achieve particular properties by controlling the many factors.</p>
<p>The beginner packages will also usually include wine making instructions, so do not fret too much. These are common instructions for a 4-week wine kit.</p>
<p>Start off with sterilizing your fermenting tank, usually a 27-liter tank. To do this, you will need some sort of sterilizing powder mix like sodium metabisulphite, which will usually be included in the package.</p>
<p>After cleaning it out, it is time to start making the wine itself. Keep your excitement in check though; you will need to pay attention to some minute details.</p>
<p>Pour the syrup packet into the fermenter and try to get every little bit, then add a little hot water to it. Then start filling it with water, until just below the 23 liter mark. You can use tap water, but using distilled water usually produces a better wine. Stir it vigorously to aerate it, the yeast need this.</p>
<p>Take the temperature of the water; it should be between 20 and thirty degrees Celsius. Add cold or hot water as needed until you get to 23 liters. Add the yeast, but do not stir the mixture. Seal the lid and add an airlock, half-filling it with water.</p>
<p>Try to keep the temperature constant for about a day or two. When the air lock starts bubbling, you know you have done it right. You can then move it to a cooler 18-20 degrees Celsius.</p>
<p>On day 6, clean and sanitize a carboy. Siphon the fermented liquid into it, and add water until you come up to 3 inches from the top. Again, attach the airlock half-filled with water. Leave it in a dark cool place. On around day 20, use your hygrometer to check for alcohol content.</p>
<p>Read your kit&#8217;s wine making instructions and add any additional ingredients as specified. A specific gravity of .990 to 1.000 is good. If it does not come out like that, leave it for a couple of days and check again. After meeting the required specific gravity, siphon the liquid into the bucket. Try to minimize the amount of sediment at the bottom of the carboy that gets into the bucket. Add any packets as instructed by your kit. Stir for a few minutes to release carbon dioxide.</p>
<p>Carbon dioxide gives wine a sharp taste and cloudiness. Clean and sanitize your carboy, and siphon the liquid back in. For two days after that shake it 3 or four times a day to make sure as much carbon dioxide is expelled.</p>
<p>On the 28th day, your wine is almost ready for bottling or drinking. Dissolve two Campden tablets in a half-glass of water and add it to the wine. Wait for two more days of standing.</p>
<p>After that, the only real thing left to do is to filter out the sediment and bottle it up. Most 4-week wines taste best after aging for 6 months, but they may be enjoyed right away. These are the basic home wine making instructions.</p>
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		<title>Wine Making Kits</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 03:31:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[All types and varieties of wine are available in the market but by making wine at home will not only save money but will also give you satisfaction of making it by yourself. You can make you favorite wine at home as it is simple and you can have lot of fun in the process [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>All types and varieties of wine are available in the market but by making wine at home will not only save money but will also give you satisfaction of making it by yourself. You can make you favorite wine at home as it is simple and you can have lot of fun in the process of wine making. Off course there cannot be any comparison between the homemade and the store-bought wine as it is obvious they will differ. For wine making at home the wine making kits are no doubt the best as wine making kits are available in variety and wine making kits for the beginners comes well-equipped with the equipments for fermenting, clarifying, bottling and corking the wine. Even the starter will be able to do the task effectively</p>
<p>The good quality wine depends on the quality of grapes used. The grapes bought from the supermarket are table grapes only meant for eating and not for wine making. The winemaking kits either have, concentrate or juice for making wine. It is the package of grape juice or concentrate with clarifiers and few packets of yeast. Usually a wine making kit makes up to 6gallons of wine that comes to 30 bottles approximately (750ml bottle). There are variety of wine making kits which make use of the grapes grown all over the world. It is always good to use a kit as the kit maker takes the pain of buying hundreds of tons of good quality grapes; they have the knowledge and know the one best for wine making.</p>
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		<title>The Wine Making Journey</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:46:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since the color contained in wines comes from pigment of the grape skin the skin is allowed remain with the pulp of the grape during the wine making fermentation process. After the harvest is over, the grapes are crushed and fermented. For red wine, the skins are left th ferment with the pulp of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Since the color contained in wines comes from pigment of the grape skin the skin is allowed remain with the pulp of the grape during the wine making fermentation process.  After the harvest is over, the grapes are crushed and fermented.  For red wine, the skins are left th ferment with the pulp of the red or black grapes.  Rose wines are made form the red grapes while the juice is barely in contact with the red skins and for just enough time for the juice to become a pink color.  White wines can be made from the skins of red grape if there is only a small amount of contact made between the two.  The white wines are generally made with white grapes.  Rose wines are generally made by adding red to it wine after it is already finished.  Primary fermentation can continue from one to two weeks while sugar is converted into alcohol.  After the juice has taken time to ferment it is transferred from the primary vessel to a secondary vessel where any remaining sugar is turned into alcohol.  At this point, clear wine is produced.  Her oak barrels come into play when they are filled with wine to begin the aging process.  The Beaujolais nouveau, with itâ€™s easy drinking &#8211; fruity taste, is best when drunk early on.  Most Chardonnay wines are best if they are drunk when they are young.  Most of the more expensive wines are made to age for many years before they are consumed. The quality of the grapes helps to determine the quality of wine that is produced.  In the wine making process the quality of the grape plays a larger determining role than any other factor does.  Also contributing to the quality of the grapes is the weather.  The weather conditions have control over the way the grapes are grown. Grapes are basically harvested between early September and the start of November in the northern hemisphere and from th middle of February up until the beginning of March in the southern hemisphere. The step of the wine making process called grape harvesting refers to the picking of the grapes.  They can either be harvested by hand or by machinery; it is up to the discretion of the wine maker.  The decision of the wine maker is usually determined by other factors such as the weather and the condition of the grapevine, among other considerations.  Through mechanical harvesting a larger area of the vineyard can be harvested in a lesser amount of time.  It also takes fewer people to complete the task. To crush grapes in a small wine making establishment the barefoot method is used to stomp the grapes.  The stems are also dislodged from the grapes through this process.  The bigger wineries use mechanical means to crush and de-stem the grapes.  These are just a few examples of the many duties involved in wine making.    </p>
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		<title>Home wine making is not that difficult</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:53:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although the thought about home wine making gives a romantic feeling, many people shy away from the idea that they don&#8217;t have the knowledge, the time, or money to make a good product. In reality home wine making is both romantic and something anyone can enjoy doing. The romantic feeling is part of the home [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Although the thought about home wine making gives a romantic feeling, many people shy away from the idea that they don&#8217;t have the knowledge, the time, or money to make a good product. In reality home wine making is both romantic and something anyone can enjoy doing. The romantic feeling is part of the home brewers daydream about living in a European vineyard, surrounded by peace and silence, crushing grapes, and sipping a freshly brewed glass of wine in the evening sun. But to be a little more realistic there is no other priceless feeling then going into your garage on a rainy day and opening up a bottle of home brew wine that you have been making yourself.</p>
<p>When people think about home wine making, they have some huge mind blowing images in there head, they think that you would probably need your own European like vineyard for home wine making. And they see themselves with there bare feet in a huge (and expensive) wine press. Well lets get real, most people don&#8217;t have the land to grow grapes, or their own vineyard, nor do they have the time and the experience you need to grow and harvest them. And a huge wine-press? You don&#8217;t need one, because many people who make their own home brew wine, purchase the grapes they use from large wineries, These people do that for there living and they have all the knowledge and the land to grow a good quality grape. These wineries who</p>
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