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Ingredients
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Wine Ingredients
Method
Winemaking Process
- 1
Harvesting the Grapes
Harvest Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc grapes at their peak ripeness. Ensure that the grapes are free of rot and other defects.
- 2
Crushing and Destemming
Crush the harvested grapes and remove the stems. Keep the crushed grapes in a fermentation vessel.
- 3
Fermentation
Add yeast to the crushed grapes. Allow the mixture to ferment for about 10-14 days, maintaining a temperature of around 25-30°C (77-86°F).
- 4
Pressing
Once fermentation is complete, press the mixture to extract the juice from the solids. Transfer the juice to a new fermentation vessel.
- 5
Aging
Add oak chips to the wine for aging. Allow the wine to age for at least 12 months, monitoring the flavor profile periodically.
- 6
