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understanding wine making

Updated: May 10

Wine is something people have enjoyed for thousands of years. But do you know what goes into making a bottle of wine taste so good? It's all thanks to a special process called viniculture. Let's take a closer look at how grapes are grown and turned into the wine we love.


Infographic showing the steps of wine making
Infographic on Viniculture

Viniculture is the way people grow grapes for making wine. It's all about picking the right kinds of grapes and taking care of them in the vineyard. Different types of grapes and where they're grown affect how the wine tastes.


The vineyard is where it all begins. Grapes need sunlight and good soil to grow well. People who take care of vineyards have to do lots of things, like cutting back vines and making sure bugs don't harm the grapes. Every step they take helps make sure the grapes are the best they can be.


When the grapes are just right, it's time to pick them. This is called harvest. Some vineyards pick grapes by hand, while others use machines. The important thing is to get the grapes at their tastiest. That's how wine ends up tasting so good!


After the grapes are picked, they're turned into wine. First, they're crushed to get the juice out. Then, yeast is added to turn the sugars in the juice into alcohol. Depending on what kind of wine is being made, it might be aged in barrels or mixed with other wines to enhance the flavors.


Winemaking is a mix of old traditions and new ideas. People who make wine are always trying new things to make it taste even better.


Perhaps most importantly, drinking wine isn't just about the taste. It's about sharing special moments with friends and family. If you are ready to experience wine made right here in the Treasure Valley, gather up your friends and family and book a wine tour with Western Mountain Wine Tours. We can't wait to show you all that Idaho's wine country has to offer!




Western Mountain's Wine Tour Van at Dunning Estates on the Sunnyslope Wine Trail, with Lizard Butte in the background, a geological landmark on the Idaho Wine Trail.
Behind the Wine Tour Van is Lizard Butte, one of the beautiful views you get while drinking wine at Dunning Estates.


Group of women posing in front of the wine barrels in the barrel room of Koenig Vineyard
Wine Tour Group in the barrel room at Koenig Vineyards along the Sunnyslope Wine Trail

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