How wine is made
We've been making wine for thousands of years, with the earliest records of this widely loved drink appearing as early as 7000BC. While the process of making...
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We’ve been making wine for thousands of years, with the earliest records of this widely loved drink appearing as early as 7000BC.
While the process of making wine may not seem all that complicated, there are many factors winemakers must consider to create a fine drop – everything from the weather to the laws to the costs involved. It’s definitely not as simple as just crushing grapes!
In this online lesson, sommelier Kristene King Thrall explains step-by-step how wine is made.
What you'll learn in the How wine is made lesson
- How grapes are harvested for winemaking
- How grapes are crushed for red and white winemaking
- How the process of fermentation works
- The different ways that wine can be aged
Instructor

Kristene King Thrall is a highly experienced sommelier and Chief Strategy Officer at Va Bene Italian Eatery. With over 30 years in the restaurant industry, Kristene has built a successful career focused on wine education and restaurant strategy,...
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