Apple wine and hard cider start from the same fruit but end up worlds apart — in alcohol, body, bubbles, and aging. Here’s the real difference, and how to make either yourself at Corkit.
Apple Wine vs. Apple Cider: What’s the Difference?
Sediment in Wine: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and When to Actually Worry
Tilt the bottle and spot a cloud of grit or a scatter of crystals? Cue the mild panic. Good news: almost always, your wine is fine. Here’s what sediment really means — and the few times it’s worth a second sniff.
Four Wines That Won’t Fail You During Holiday Feasts or Family Chaos
The holidays are basically a marathon of eating, panicking about what to bring, and pretending you didn’t already have wine before you arrived.Lucky for you — we’ve curated four…
Limited Edition Tasting Night: What We Sipped, What We Learned, and How to Pick Your 2026 Favourites!
By Cork It Wine Making – North Vancouver If there’s one thing we take seriously (and also have way too much fun doing), it’s our Limited Edition Wine Expert tastings.…
Wine Diamonds in Wine: What They Are and Why You Shouldn’t Worry
If you’ve ever spotted tiny crystals in your wine glass or clinging to a cork, you’ve discovered something special—wine diamonds. Also called tartrate crystals, these natural sparkles form when tartaric…
Why Making Your Own Wine is the Ultimate Gift (and Business Flex)
Tired of boring swag bags and forgettable welcome gifts? Want to level up your brand or side hustle with something unique, sippable, and straight-up unforgettable? Why not create your…
Fining Wine: The Quick and Easy Way to Clarify Your Batch
Fining wine is one of the simplest ways to turn a cloudy batch into a bright, clear, finished bottle. When making wine at home, clarity and stability are key to…
Family, Grapes, and Good Times: Our 2024 Harvest Is Here
Last week, we received our fresh Cabernet Franc grapes from Meeks Vineyard in Washington, shipped straight to our importer at Casa Jim Canil. These clusters arrived bursting with vibrant…
Cheers to Tasting! The Cork It Crew Explores Limited Edition & Passport Wines
Hey there, wine lovers! We’ve just had an epic tasting session with the Cork It crew and we couldn’t wait to share all the juicy details with you. We got…
Save Big on Wine with Craft Wine: Beat the BC Liquor Tax Hike
Are you a wine enthusiast looking to save some serious cash on your favorite bottles? Well, here’s some good news for you! Starting April 1st, the liquor tax in British…