Wine Racking
About Make Wine With Us Wine Racking
Mastering the Art of Winemaking
Wine Racking will focus on the following Winemaking Skills
Understanding and implementing proper racking techniques helps participants manage sediment, enhancing the clarity and purity of their wines.
- Racking Frequency: Learn when and how often to rack, optimizing the removal of sediment without unnecessary wine transfers.
- Container Selection: Understand the impact of container selection on sedimentation and choose vessels that facilitate efficient racking.
- Hygienic Practices: Emphasize the importance of maintaining a sanitary environment to prevent contamination during racking.
Participants learn the skill of controlling the aging process by transferring wines between vessels. This skill contributes to achieving the desired flavor profile.
- Wood Influence: Understand the impact of different barrel types on wine aging, allowing participants to craft wines with specific flavor characteristics.
- Oxygen Exposure Management: Learn techniques to control oxygen exposure during transfers, influencing the rate of wine maturation.
- Blending Opportunities: Recognize the potential for blending during transfers, creating opportunities to refine the final flavor profile.
Meet Your Wine Racking Wine Expert
Get to know the Wine Racking Winemakers.
John Gizzi Make Wine With Us President
Mark Wilczynski Wine Bottling and Pressing Coordinator
A Sneak Peak of What You Can Expect
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