Part 4 of 7: Making Homemade Wine! (Why Does My Wine Smell?)I want to start by saying that I’m no expert—just a backyard gardener who enjoys transforming her homegrown grapes into delightful fermented beverages.It’s essential to check your wine twice a day, every day. This practice allows you to catch any problems early, making them easier to resolve. Here are a few common reasons your wine might develop an off smell, along with tips on how to prevent these issues:1. Inadequate Sanitation: If yo

Part 6 to 7 part series on Making Homemade Wine! (Racking Wine) I want to start by saying that I’m no expert—just a backyard gardener who enjoys turning her homegrown grapes into fermented beverages. After about 2 weeks, when fermentation stops or at least slows down (bubbles are less frequent), siphon the wine off the sediment into a clean, sanitized secondary fermentation vessel. This process can be done several times. Wait a while between each racking to insure sediment has plenty of time to