Winemakers Minute : Ep. 5
How Much Should You Split the Berries after Destemming? Kian Explains it All.
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Do you leave the berries whole, or do you split them open to allow the juice to start mixing with the skins in the cold soak and fermentation tank? It all depends on the grape varietal, and how much extraction you are looking for in your wine. Kian Tavakoli explains your options.