Wine has been made by humans for about 7,000 years, and experts agree that until quite recently it may not have tasted very good. For millennia wine has been the ultimate expression of agriculture, ...

Like many winemakers, Mitch Black scrambled to find a place to store his wine last year when the largest grape crop in California history unleashed a flood of wine. Companies that make wooden barrels ...

Dry January is looming. After weeks of celebrating the festive season and New Year it's time to abstain from alcohol all in the name of charity. Oh, and perhaps it's a good opportunity to give your ...

Wash and scrub the beetroot to remove any soil, put in a large pan and cover with the cold water. Add the marjoram and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the hops and ...

Grape juice is in fermentation vessel — usually stainless steel, but wood or concrete also is used. Yeast decisions are made. More decisions for the wine maker. How do you manage fermentation? During ...