Wine 101

Destemmer

A machine that separates the grapes from the stems.

Red grapes are chilled and allowed to soak prior to fermentation to help extract color and flavor.

The thick layer of grape skins, stems, and seeds that forms at the top of the tank during fermentation.

A tube shaped press with an inflating rubber bladder.

A basket shaped press with thin slits that allows juice to escape while keeping the skins, stems, and seeds within the basket.

The mixing of separates wines in order to change a finished wines flavor profile.

The wine that evaporates during the aging process.

Physically breaking the cap by hand or with a hydraulic tool.