Winemaking
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Winemaking, wine-making, or vinification is the production of wine, starting with the selection of the fruit, its fermentation into alcohol, and the bottling of the finished liquid. The history of win
Wine grapes from the Guadalupe Valley in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
Vineyards in Italy
Harvested Cabernet Sauvignon grapes
A mechanical destemming machine in use at Chateau Montelena winery in Napa Valley
Pressing (wine)
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In winemaking, pressing is the process where juice is extracted from the grapes with the aid of a wine-press, by hand, or even by the weight of the grape berries and clusters. Historically, intact gra
Viognier juice in the press pan after being pressed
The decision on when to press red wine grapes will have an influence on color since color phenolics and tannins are extracted from the grapes during maceration prior to pressing.
Grape stomping at the Colorado Mountain Winefest in Grand Junction, Colorado, United States
First developed in the Middle Ages, basket presses have a long history of use in winemaking.