Draining and Pressing Pinot Noir

After draining and pressing our half ton pilot fermentation yesterday, we decided to press the tanks a little sweeter; so, 11 tons of Home Ranch Pinot were pressed today, and the last four tons will be pressed tomorrow.

Photo 1: Chilo harvesting Pinot from the Home Ranch.

Phot 2: Fermenting Pinot at the end of a pump over.

Photos 3 & 4: After draining the wine from the tank (3), the pomace is shoveled into bins and put into the press (4).

Photo 5: Juan keeping an eye on things.

Photo 6: Young Pinot draining from the Diemme Press