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Crushing

Technique

Crushing It

Learn about several grape crushing options, the equipment that can be used, and the processes available to fresh grape winemakers.
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How to Adjust SO₂ Levels In Must
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Crushing Grapes

Supposedly there are many ways to skin a cat, but we’re not familiar with any of them. Luckily for winemakers, Bob Peak knows many ways to
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Build Your Own Destemmer-Crusher

Don’t want to fork over the money it costs to buy a destemmer-crusher? Good with your hands? Try building this!
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Your Best Crush and Press

You can never be too prepared in your winery when the grapes come in from harvest. Follow our guidelines for crush and press success.
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Creating a Balanced Must

There are three elements that are critical to having a balanced must: pH/TA, structure and sugar. We review each of these elements.
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Keys to a Great Crush and Press
Technique

Harvest Planning

The better you plan for grapes to come in, the smoother the big day of harvest and crushing grapes will go. Do you have all of the equipment
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Build Your Own Crusher

Plans to build your own grape crusher.