How Wine is Made

The winemaking process includes a few simple steps and a lot of skill. Here are the basics.

Harvest:

Grapes are picked from the vineyard.

Sorting:

The grapes are examined for quality and ripeness and the best are chosen for wine production.

Crusher/Destemmer:

A mechanized process of removing the stems and crushing the juice from the fruit.

Fermentation:

A tank process where the concoction is allowed to ferment.

Blending:

A formulaic process of mixing grapes and flavors to create a particular taste.

Barrel Aging:

Wood barrels are commonly used to age wine for a period of months or years, maximizing the flavor