How wine is made — Winemaking

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.

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.

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