You dump multiple bins (called picking lugs) into the top of the crusher/destemmer. Voila! The process has begun.
The crusher/destemmer has that name for a reason. Notice how cleanly the stems shoot out? Don't you wish you had known about this machine when you were feeding your hungry 3 year old grapes all afternoon???
The crusher part of the equipment cuts open each grape, preparing it to be pressed momentarily.
We employ many pumps. This powerful pump moves the crushed grapes from the crusher/destemmer over to the press.
And right into the press. Isn't that nifty??
The crushed grapes wait patiently in the press until their cycle begins.
Even before the pressing begins, the juice starts flowing out. Music to our ears!
Our gigantic press is ready to begin! This is a new addition to our harvest equipment this year.
Now, let's put all those steps together in live action.
Who's ready to help with harvest now? Let the wine making begin!
It's a long shot if you'll see this because of the date on the article, but I have to ask for reference. What kind of pump is that that carries between the destem and the press? I'm doing a 3D archvis project and I'm trying to find out so I can model it more accurately. Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteWe use a flexible impeller pump for this step. Hope that helps! Let us know if you have any more questions.
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