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Ingredients
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Wine Ingredients
Method
Winemaking Process
- 1
Harvesting
Carefully hand harvest the Pinot Noir grapes, ensuring they are ripe and free from blemishes.
- 2
Crushing
Crush the harvested grapes to release their juice. This can be done using a grape crusher or by hand.
- 3
Fermentation
Transfer the crushed grapes and juice into a fermentation vessel. Add water and yeast to the mixture. Allow the fermentation to occur at a controlled temperature (around 18-22°C) for 7-14 days, stirring daily.
- 4
Pressing
After fermentation, press the mixture to separate the liquid wine from the solid grape skins. Use a wine press for this step.
- 5
Aging
Transfer the pressed wine to an aging barrel or bottle. If desired, add oak chips for added flavor. Allow the wine to age for at least 6 months in a cool, dark place.
- 6
Bottling
Once aged, filter the wine and bottle it. Seal the bottles with corks and store them in an upright position.
- 7
Serving
Serve the Pinot Noir at a temperature of 14-16°C. Enjoy the wine with a variety of dishes or on its own.
