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The color is due to the amount of time the grapes sit in a barrel after they're crushed and before pressing. Ice wine grapes are picked later but it's niche market.



Yes colour extraction is related to skin exposure after crush. It is also related to phenolic ripeness and grape variety.


And pH, and certain enzymes help extract more color.


And temperature :-) Warming or cooling the must etc.




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