The Winemakers Answer Book - Home winemaking is an appealing hobby for a new generation of wine lovers lured by the promise of great payoff - small batches of handmade wine. It’s the perfect opportunity to experiment with flavors, have fun with some chemistry, and share a few bottles with friends and family. But safely fermenting, bottling, and aging wine requires special equipment, sanitation, an understanding of chemical reactions, and patience to see the aging process through. No matter how experienced the home winemaker questions develop with every batch of new wine. 384 pages.