A common misconception in making wine is the terms “crushing” and “pressing.” They may sound synonymous, but they are two completely different stages. Crushing comes first … See more

Yes, crushing fruits is necessary to make the job of the wine press easier. Doing this also allows you to put more must in the filter bag because crushed fruits become smaller par… See more

If you think a wine press is only used for winemaking, you’re wrong. This factor stops people from buying one; the thought of it not being practical since wine making is not a dail… See more

A basket press uses a ratcheting system; hence, it is sometimes called a ratchet press. It has a basket where you put the grapes in and a plate pressured onto the fruit to crus… See more