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Red Wines vs. White Wines Most of us know that wine comes from grapes that are aged. But have you ever wondered what helps the grape age properly and why red wines need more time to age than white wines? The process of aging starts immediately after the grapes are picked, crushed and pressed.  The grapes are then put into an oak barrel or steel vat, with some winemakers preferring to add oak chips to the vat.  During the aging process acids, sugar and tannin interact. By having more tannin present the winemaker is able to age the wine for … Continue reading →