Winemaking Options

Question 1

Sweet Wine Making Methods

Answer 1

1. stopping fermentation a. fortification b. chilling + SO2 (Sulphur Dioxide)
2. Adding a sweet component. Sussreserve, RCGM, sweet sherries.
3. Concentrating sugars (ferment stops naturally)
   a. drying on vine
   b. drying off vine
   c. noble rot
   d. freezing grapes

Question 2

Aromatic Winemaking

Answer 2

Aim is to preserve and express naturally high aromatic potential of the grapes. Strong primary fruit and floral character.
Protective - SO2 preservative
Whole Bunches - v. oxidation
Cool slow fermentation preserves volatile components
Inert vessels against oxidation
No MLF
Usually no oak maturation
Quick bottling after filtration and stabilisation