Wine Making Journal

Todays Wine Trivia - U.S. State Wineries

Wine Journal — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:37:07 GMT

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.

Todays Wine Trivia - Estate Wines

Wine Journal — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:47:56 GMT

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!)

Todays Wine Trivia - Low Alcohol

Wine Journal — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:53:02 GMT

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.

Todays Wine Trivia - How Many Bottles

Wine Journal — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:37:02 GMT

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.

From the Journal, "Pop My Berry" - in the carboy

Wine Journal — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 13:53:21 GMT

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

Today's Wine Trivia - "Off-Dry"

Wine Journal — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 13:42:06 GMT

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.

Search Inside now available for the Wine Making Journal

Wine Journal — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 18:24:44 GMT

Amazon has turned on the Search Inside feature for the Wine Making Journal. Follow the link and check it out.

Praise for The Wine Making Journal

Wine Journal — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 06:12:05 GMT

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.

Todays Wine Trivia - Corkage Fee

Wine Journal — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 05:48:13 GMT

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!

Homemade Wine Maker Publishes The Wine Making Journal

Wine Journal — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 18:34:01 GMT

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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