17. Pumping the juice from the bottom of the vat
17. Pumping the juice from the bottom of the vat (Image 17 of 23)
Wine making is a complex process, especially for a novice. Today, Monty is pumping the juice from the bottom of the vat over the top of the grapes. This process will help to extract tannins, giving the wine its complexity and drawing more colour from the skins.
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