Cellar Dweller is a periodic newsletter, spanning the winter months and finishing in late March or early April, covering winemaking issues. Produced by the Cornell Extension Enology lab, topics include all processes relevant to what’s happening in the cellar between fermentation and bottling.

January 2012 - This issue talks about the use of a spectrophotometer in the winery laboratory including some of the basic principles and costs associated with one. February 2011 - Residual sugar is the main topic of this issue of Cellar Dweller. Three methods of determining residual sugar, including Clinitest®, are also discussed. January 2011 - This issue discusses how to ensure an accurate pH reading which will help lead to better results when performing TA or SO2 analysis. Methods for SO2 analysis are described, too. December 2010 - This issue talks about fermentations for distillation and important components of distillation. Primary methods for determining alcohol concentration are also discussed. November 2010 - Monitoring and preventing malolactic fermentation (MLF) is the topic of this issue. Three methods for monitoring MLF are outlined in the issue, too. April 2010 - This issue of Cellar Dweller discusses the treatment of sulfur off aromas. Zoecklein Aroma Screen - This is a protocol for screening for sulfur off-odors. February 2010 - This issue talks about the different types of filtration, filtration alternatives, and what might go wrong. Late January 2010 - The uses of SO2 are discussed in this issue along with problems that may arise when using SO2. January 2010 - This issue discusses the process of cold stabilization and why it should be used. December 2009 - The care and use of bacteria in winemaking is discussed in this issue.