ith the threat of frost damage in winter and mealy bugs and mildew in summer, winemaking can be a precarious business. Yet for enthusiasts, making your own wine is an intoxicating dream. Most of the wine we drink is produced commercially and on a grand scale. But a hobby vineyard set on a handful of hectares can still produce a few thousand bottles per year and is becoming an increasingly popular add-on to a prime country home across Europe,
