Winemakers: I have read that some winemakers allow the skins to soak with the Chardonnay juice for 12 hours before press to add richness to the must/wine. What is the advantage or disadvantage of this process? I normally crush and press the Chardonnay juice immediately and then add gelatin/kieselsol and cold soak for two days prior to the pitching of yeast.
Michael Amigoni Amigoni Vineyards Centerview, MO