Notes from the cellar
Maceration in Wine and Cider: How Long Should Your Fruit Stay on Its Skins?
by: Alexandra BeaulieuPublished on: 08/10/2026Maceration time truly matters, that you are working with grapes, apples or any other fruits. How do you decide? What are the impacts? How can you test different methods?
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