How are residual sugar and brix related in winemaking? Do I stop the fermentation at a particular brix that will correspond to % residual sugar? I thought they measured similarly with both being equal to g sugar, one being per 100 mL and the other being per 100g solution.

Whether you want a crisp mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc, or a luscious fruit-forward Syrah, you have to pay close attention to the temperature of the fermentation so that you can achieve those goals. So just how does your wine’s fermentation temperature affect the wine that is being made? Crushpad winemaker, Kian Tavakoli explains it all.

How long do I have to wait to enjoy a wine after making? There is a widely circulated belief that the longer you keep a wine bottle, the better will the wine get. It is not necessarily this way. Let us see why we are actually storing the wine in the first place, and then you will be able to understand the importance of the time kept between preparing the wine and drinking it. Time is give in order...

This is a question that is often asked by wine enthusiasts. How many people truly enjoy making and bottling their own wine? Is there really a market for the supplies and where can those who want to make their own wine go to purchase these supplies? In short, wine making has become increasingly popular. While it can be easier to go the local store and grab a couple of bottles of two buck chuck,...

There is a widely circulated belief that the longer you keep a wine bottle, the better will the wine get. It is not necessarily this way. Let us see why we are actually storing the wine in the first place, and then you will be able to understand the importance of the time kept between preparing the wine and drinking it. Time is give in order to age the product to make it better than the original....

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Have you ever wondered about home winemaking? This series of videos from winemakerstoystore.com will teach you everything you ever wanted to know. Your wine has been been going for about two weeks, it’s time to transfer to secondary fermentation. Get winemaking supplies and find out more at www.winemakerstoystore.com