Wine Press

The other major investment that might be needed is a wine press. The function of a press is to separate the liquid fraction from any seeds, pulp, and remaining stems. For white wines this is done prior to fermentation, and for red wines it is done immediately after fermentation. Again, for small batches a little ingenuity can save money. A few containers, some food safe screening material, and a way to apply pressure is all that is needed. However, if the funding is available, or the mechanical ability is not, then there are a wide variety of presses available from suppliers; from simple screw type basket presses to more complex bladder presses of different designs. Choose the press that will best fit your facility and the size of your production.