Wednesday, November 14, 2007
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Question: How many states in the U.S have wineries?
Discuss in comments, answer in tomorrow's post.
Last Trivia's Answer:
Question: Which best describes "Estate Wines"?
Answer: From Grape to Bottle, estate wines are produced at a single location.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
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Question: Which best describes "Estate Wines"?
- Wines that are aged longer at the vineyard
- A vineyard's best wines
- Wines that are completely produced at a single location
- Wines that are bought at an estate sale or auction
Discuss in comments, answer in tomorrow's post.
Last Trivia's Answer:
Question: You want to get more blood into your alcohol stream. So which of the following generally has the least amount of alcohol?
Answer: Riesling is generally lower in alcohol content, if you want the opposite effect, Everclear is always potent. (never drink everclear straight!)
Monday, November 12, 2007
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Question: You want to get more blood into your alcohol stream. So which of the following generally has the least amount of alcohol?
- Riesling
- Chardonnay
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Everclear
Discuss in comments, answer in tomorrow's post.
Last Trivia's Answer:
Question: Your daughter is getting married, you are responsible for the rehearsal dinner. How much wine should you order per person?
Answer: If you are not living in Wisconsin, then 1/2 bottle is plenty.
Thursday, November 08, 2007
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Question: Your daughter is getting married, you are responsible for the rehearsal dinner. How much wine should you order per person?
- 1/3 bottle
- 1/2 bottle
- 1 bottle
- 2 bottles (the Wisconsin option)
Discuss in comments, answer in tomorow's post.
Last Trivia's Answer:
Question: Question: What does the term "Off-Dry" mean?
Answer: Off-Dry wines have just a hint of sweetness.
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
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In The Carboys
My friend (mike) brought over some fruit, and we made up a batch, here's what we threw in the bucket
- 7.5 lbs Fresh Sweet Cherries
- 5 lbs Fresh Strawberries
- 3/4 tsp Pectic Enzyme
- 3 tsp Yeast Nutrient
- 3 Crushed Campden Tablets
- Lavlin K1-V1116 Yeast
Estimated Alcohol by volume :
10%
This has been in the carboys for quite some time now, it's about ready to bottle, will have a bottling/tasting update when that happens
Question: What does the term "Off-Dry" mean?
- A Little Sweet
- More Sweet
- Very Sweet
I know, this one is pretty easy.
Discuss in comments, answer in tomorow's post.
Last Trivia's Answer:
Question: Your significant other, the one who NEVER breaks a cork, is demanding a "Corkage Fee" to open bottles of wine for you. What, really, is a corkage fee?
Answer: A corkage fee is a nominal fee to have a restaurant open and serve a bottle of wine that you have brought into the restaurant.
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
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Amazon has turned on the Search Inside feature for the Wine Making Journal. Follow the link and check it out.
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
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Just received some new praise for the wine making journal. Thanks for the support Jody!
Worth every penny! (Jody Bantz)
I was hesistant at first when thinking about ordering this journal. I mean, why pay money for a journal to record my wine batches. But after getting it and starting to use it, I'd never go back to the old way. Using the journal has made tracking my batches and even making my wine batches alot easier. All my batches and all my notes are all in one convienent spot now. I would recommend this journal to every home wine maker.
Monday, December 25, 2006
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Question: Your significant other, the one who NEVER breaks a cork, is demanding a "Corkage Fee" to open bottles of wine for you. What, really, is a corkage fee?
Discuss in comments, answer in tomorow's post.
Yesterday's Answer:
Question: Your "love handles" are wondering how many calories are in a typical 4 oz. glass of wine?
Answer: A 4 oz. glass contains 80 calories. Not to bad in my book, drink up!
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Homemade Wine Maker Publishes The Wine Making Journal
Green Bay, WI December 20, 2006
Adam Courtney, a local Green Bay man, has published the “Wine Making Journal, for the homemade wine maker”. Adam searched for a wine making journal to record all of his homemade wine batches. Being unable to find one, he decided to make his own. Using a print on demand publisher, Adam was able to produce the book quickly and easily.
Most home winemakers struggle with organization, the Wine Making Journal solves that problem, simplifying the process even further.
Adam says, “I’m very excited to share this journal with other winemaker’s. In the past I struggled with keeping my wine making notes and logs organized and in one place. After developing this journal, it’s made my wine making organized and simple.”
Adam has seen a surge of new homemade wine maker’s in the last five years, many friends have ask him for help in learning how to make their own wine. And the local home brewing store (House of Homebrew) has seen a steady increase in business and customers.
The journal has sections for recording each stage of the wine making process. This includes sections for the primary fermentation, the secondary fermentation, bottling and tasting. The homemade wine maker can record up to 50 batches of wine (usually amounting to over one thousand bottles). There are also sections to record their favorite recipes and notes. It even has space to save each label that the wine maker produces.
Adam has been making homemade wine for the last decade. He has made wine from fresh fruit, wine kits, and even frozen concentrate. His blog and info on the ‘Wine Making Journal’ can be found at winemakingjournal.com.
Contact Info:
Adam T. Courtney
173 Vande Hei Road
Green Bay WI 54301
920.366.3343
adamcourtney@itol.com
WineMakingJournal.com
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