DATE: 19 Jan 2007, 10:06 pm / MOOD: Happy

Homemade wine may seem like a crazy concept, as if it came about after a bad acid trip by Betty Crocker. But, it’s really not that crazy at all.

In fact, winemaking in the home is an old tradition. It was born out of necessity; prior to the 20th century the wine sold commercially was extremely expensive and those who didn’t want to drink away their paycheck found another option.

They began to make their own wine. This was a much cheaper way to produce a bottle, but the flavor of the wine often suffered and the alcohol content fluctuated: one batch of wine would have very little alcohol, while the next would be wine’s version of Ever Clear.

Innovations in winemaking have led to a drastic improvement in homemade quality. What once appeared to be an art reserved only for accomplished viticulturists or people who could stomp on grapes with the grace of a Michael Flately is now an art that everyone can take a sip of. So roll up your leaves, grab some supplies and make wine, not war....

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DATE: 10 Jan 2007, 2:22 am / MOOD: Full of life

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