From Vineyard to Bottle: How Wine Is Made

Every bottle of wine begins long before grapes reach the winery.
The process starts in the vineyard, where each decision throughout the growing season influences the finished wine.
Growing the GrapesThroughout the year, vineyard crews monitor vine growth, manage the canopy, and care for the fruit until harvest.
The goal is simple: produce healthy grapes with balanced flavors.
HarvestHarvest is one of the busiest times of the year.
Grapes are picked when they reach the ideal balance of sugar, acidity, and flavor.
Choosing the right harvest date is one of the most important decisions a winemaker makes.
FermentationAfter harvest, grapes are processed and fermentation begins.
During fermentation, yeast converts grape sugars into alcohol while creating many of the aromas and flavors that define the finished wine.
AgingSome wines are bottled relatively quickly, while others spend months—or even years—aging before release.
Depending on the style, wine may mature in stainless steel tanks or oak barrels to develop additional complexity.
BottlingOnce the wine reaches its desired character, it is filtered, bottled, labeled, and prepared for guests to enjoy.
Every bottle represents months—or often years—of work, beginning with the vineyard and ending with the first pour into your glass.