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Winemaking
October 15, 2015 | By daryl.time@arterracanada.com

Is it okay to hack your wine kit?

For most people, the word ‘hack’ either calls up the act of chopping wood, or a terrible golf swing. The modern definition, borrowed from people who like to fiddle about with computers, is the practice of modifying the features of Read More

Rachel Kvas at RJS Craft Winemaking HQ
September 17, 2015 | By daryl.time@arterracanada.com

Single is not for everyone

Winemakers know that crafting a wine destined to achieve a near perfect score requires both skill and a touch of finesse. And one particularly important skill is the art of blending, or as it is called in the world of … Read More

en primeur winemaking kit
August 20, 2015 | By daryl.time@arterracanada.com

Good times & good wines

Getting there is half the fun

Like so many things we do for ourselves, this holds true for many of the wine lovers that make wine in my store. Obviously the best part of making your own wine is enjoying … Read More

July 10, 2015 | By daryl.time@arterracanada.com

A passionate winemaker takes “BEST OF SHOW”

The passion and pride craft winemakers feel when they present their own vintages to the world was demonstrated once again at the 2015 WineMaker Magazine’s Amateur Winemaker Competition. And this year’s recipient for Best in Show in the Kit/Concentrate category, … Read More

amateur craft wine maker
July 9, 2015 | By daryl.time@arterracanada.com

Craft winemakers make it another great year!

Close to 3,000 bottles of wine made their way to Vermont earlier this year as entrants in the WineMaker Magazine International Amateur Wine Competition, sent by craft winemakers all hoping theirs would be chosen as among the best vintages of … Read More

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