The goal of a home Wine Maker has always been to replicate world class wines from all parts of the world. After selecting the best grapes available, the next important step is the management of the fermentation process.

Most home Wine Makers macerate their red wines 7 to 14 days and during this period “the frequent punching down of the cap” method will ensure maximum phenolic extraction is achieved.

During the fermentation process the must plunging must be done at least twice daily. The constant soaking of grape solids will not only enhance the final product but will also prevent spoilage.

The new Must Plunger will assist the home Wine Maker in maintaining a solid cap/must management program. It is a stainless steel tools for pushing the must skins into the wine juice during primary fermentation of the red wine making process. These tools are made of high quality material and we use high quality stainless steel available because it is grape friendly and very easy to clean and sanitize. Clean and sanitized tools are one of the most important elements of sound wine making.

The plunger comes with a ten (10”) inch disc and either a 48" or 60" (1" OD) handle. Both models are constructed of rigid stainless steel. Because there are only 2 parts to the Must Plunger, the handle and the disc, and the fact that they are made with high quality materials, there isn't anything that can break. With a minimum amount of maintenance, (clean with water after each use), it will last a long time... "It’s built to last forever".