From crushing grapes to bottling wine this essential handbook enables the home winemaker to make informed decisions about ingredients equipment & the winemaking process. Precise step-by-step instructions lead both novice & advanced winemakers through all of the important procedures including selecting & working with new equipment determining the best material for specific styles analysing the product monitoring acidity levels & common troubleshooting problems. Using accessible charts & tables to offer detailed instructions for making Pinot noir port & sparkling wines this newly updated edition also covers often overlooked topics such as ice wines & blending varieties.