Monthly Archives: October 2012

Broke down and did it

Posted on October 22, 2012 by SUAMW

My kids, when they want something, are very clever in presenting selling points that are likely to appeal to me: “A new computer will help me do better in school.” Or: “Playing football will help me lose weight“. It’s important … Continue reading →

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So… you want to plant a home vineyard…

Posted on October 17, 2012 by SUAMW

I’ve made some recommendations in the past about making the most out of a tight space when one wants to put in a home vineyard. But, if the reader is lucky enough to own some land and has a hankering … Continue reading →

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“Proof-Of-Concept” sparkler

Posted on October 15, 2012 by SUAMW

I want to make sparklers with the traditional champagne method, but without the additional cost of champagne bottles, crown caps, baskets, etc.  Making sparkling wines is not that difficult, and I think I can do it with with 750 ml … Continue reading →

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Smells like a miracle (or something….)

Posted on October 10, 2012 by SUAMW

In order to feed my wine making addiction (after the #%@*!ing raccoons destroyed 70% of my crop), I brought in some fruit from Santa Clara Valley this past weekend. In addition to my new love, Fiano, I bought 100 lbs … Continue reading →

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