How are grapes used to make wine?
The fermented juice from grapes has been used to make wine for more than 8,000 years. Archaeologists believe wine making began on what is now the border of Georgia and Iran about 6000 B.C. But, according to the Bible, Noah was the first winemaker. “Noah was the first tiller of the soil. He planted a vineyard; and he drank of the wine.” (Genesis, chapters 6 through 9.)The Crush”The Crush” refers to the term when grapes are harvested in the fall and crushed to release their juices for fermentation and aging, either in oak casks or stainless steel tanks, depending on the type and style of wine. This process is the same in all the winemaking regions of the world. The majority of wine is made from grapes as opposed to other fruits such as elderberry or strawberry.The Color of WineContrary to common belief, the color of wine is determined by the grape skin color and not the grape juice. All juice, both red and white, is colorless. Red wine comes from red grapes that are fermented together wi
