Overview

Making Wine for Home Use is written for the beginner, therefore, sophisticated laboratory procedures are not detailed here. Aging in oak barrels is not addressed, however the use of oak chips to impart oak character is. The References section will guide you on to further reading. An informative catalog from a reputable supplier is also a good source of information (see the Sources section).

It is advisable that before you begin to make wine at home, you set up a journal or other record system. A log of your winemaking experience through the years is valuable to your personal improvement and your value as a resource to others.