How Sparkling Wine is Made – WMA024

How Sparkling Wine is Made

Sparkling wine is tricky to make.
Champagne sparkling away.

Sparkling wines are an amazing product of fermentation. They must be made with utmost care not only for the sake of the wine but also for the well-being of the wine maker.

riddling
Riddling rack used to move sediment to the closure for disgorgement.

Taking a still wine in the bottle and then adding sugar, then yeast, and then capping can lead to some significant pressures building up in those glass bottles. Pressurized glass is a recipe for danger if you don’t have the hang of how sparkling winemaking is done.

This podcast episode will show you how sparkling wines are made and we’ll also discuss how to stay safe should you decide to give it a try. Continue reading “How Sparkling Wine is Made – WMA024”