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Ingredients
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Wine
Method
Wine Making Process
- 1
Harvesting the Grapes
Select ripe Pinot Noir grapes and harvest them by hand to ensure the best quality.
- 2
Crushing the Grapes
Crush the harvested grapes to release the juice, allowing the skins and seeds to infuse their flavors.
- 3
Fermentation
Transfer the crushed grapes and juice to a fermentation vessel. Add the yeast and sugar, then cover and let ferment for 7-14 days at a controlled temperature.
- 4
Pressing
Once fermentation is complete, press the mixture to separate the liquid wine from the solids.
- 5
Clarification
Allow the wine to settle for a few days to clarify, then siphon off the clear liquid into another container.
- 6
Aging
Bottle the wine and age for at least 6 months in a cool, dark place to develop its flavors.