Winemaking Tool
Winemaking Timeline
Plan your winemaking schedule. Select a wine type and start date to see a full timeline from start to finish.
Total timeline: ~271 days (9 months) — Ready by Dec 31, 2026
Crush & Destem
Day 0Apr 4, 2026
Crush grapes and add sulfite. Take OG reading.
Cold Soak (Optional)
Day 1–4Apr 5, 2026 → Apr 8, 2026
Hold at 45–55°F for color and flavor extraction.
Primary Fermentation
Day 4–14Apr 8, 2026 → Apr 18, 2026
Pitch yeast. Punch down cap 2–3× daily. Monitor temperature (75–85°F).
Press & Transfer
Day 14Apr 18, 2026
Press skins, transfer wine to carboy.
Malolactic Fermentation
Day 15–45Apr 19, 2026 → May 19, 2026
Inoculate with MLB. Keep above 64°F. Test for completion.
First Racking
Day 45May 19, 2026
Rack off gross lees. Add sulfite (25–30 ppm free SO₂).
Aging
Day 46–166May 20, 2026 → Sep 17, 2026
Bulk age in carboy or barrel. Top up monthly.
Second Racking
Day 120Aug 2, 2026
Rack again. Fine if needed. Check SO₂ and pH.
Bottling
Day 180Oct 1, 2026
Final sulfite addition. Bottle and cork.
Bottle Aging
Day 181–271Oct 2, 2026 → Dec 31, 2026
Store on side. Minimum 3 months before drinking.