What is wine racking? Wine racking is the process of transporting wine from one vessel to another, for example from tank to barrel. The main goal is to siphon the wine into another container, so you separate all the sediment from it. The leftover sediment is then left behind in the previous tank or barrel.
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Racking is an essential part to making any sound wine. It is a process that, on average, should be performed 2 to 4 times throughout the winemaking process.
Racking accomplishes several objectives: 1. It aids in wine clarification. 2. It prevents new wines from picking up off odors. For this reason, prompt and early ...