How wine is made

Why do some wines have a creamy texture and buttery taste, while others are sharp? The secret lies in malolactic fermentation – the conversion of sharp malic acid into soft lactic acid. It smooths out the profile of the wine and gives it a creamy, buttery flavor. Here’s what you need to know about malolactic.

The process of Champagne making, broken down into steps, types of Champagnes and the best examples of them – in the text below.

Rose wine may be very different – from deep-coloured and full-bodied, to light and pale. It all depends on the winemaking process. Let’s look at rose from a winemaker’s point of view.

Guide to red winemaking. What defines red wine and how does the process of red vinification differ from white and rose.