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Cabernet Sauvignon Recipe

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Sep 19 2025

3h

Serves 5

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Make Cabernet Sauvignon in just 3h . Delille 'Metier', Columbia Valley

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Ingredients

Wine Ingredients

Preparation

Wine Making Process

1. Harvesting the Grapes

Select ripe Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from the vineyard. Check the sugar levels and acidity to ensure they are at the optimal point for harvesting.

2. Crushing and Destemming

After harvesting, crush the grapes using a grape crusher. Remove stems to avoid bitterness. The crushed grapes should be placed in a fermentation vessel.

3. Fermentation

Add the wine yeast to the crushed grapes and mix well. Allow the mixture to ferment for about 7-14 days at a controlled temperature of around 20-25°C (68-77°F). Stir the mixture daily to promote fermentation.

4. Pressing

Once fermentation is complete, press the mixture to separate the liquid (wine) from the solids (pomace). Use a wine press for this process.

5. Aging

Transfer the wine to oak barrels for aging. Allow the wine to age for at least 12 months, during which the flavors will develop and mature. Monitor the aging process and taste periodically.

6. Bottling

Once the aging process is complete, filter the wine to remove any sediment. Add sulfites to stabilize the wine, then bottle the wine in clean, sterilized bottles. Seal with corks.

7. Labeling and Storing

Label the bottles with the vintage and varietal information. Store the bottles in a cool, dark place to allow the wine to continue to develop its flavors.

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