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The color is due to the amount of time the grapes sit in a barrel after they're crushed and before pressing. Ice wine grapes are picked later but it's niche mar
by petre 4y ago
The color is due to the amount of time the grapes sit in a barrel after they're crushed and before pressing. Ice wine grapes are picked later but it's niche market.
- cmrdporcupine 4y agoYes colour extraction is related to skin exposure after crush. It is also related to phenolic ripeness and grape variety.
- pwarner 4y agoAnd pH, and certain enzymes help extract more color.
- cmrdporcupine 4y agoAnd temperature :-) Warming or cooling the must etc.