Few people would argue any other beverage other than wine as holding the place as the most sophisticated and elegant drink. Having made its mark on history, from Plato, to Shakespeare and even the Bible, this drink is a most loved favorite in any home. Many people will spend their bottom dollar to purchase a decent classy beverage while others will brew their own using wine making supplies.

A good glass of wine starts with using only the best grapes. Some people believe that the love and care that goes into nurturing a vineyard will have a tremendous affect on the quality of the grapes produced. The best quality grapes are naturally grown and then carefully sorted to ensure that the sweetest and most luscious grapes are chosen. Perfectly timed picking is also key to producing the sweetest grapes.

The juice is then squeezed from the grapes either by using large industrial presses or it is done by hand. While vineyards that use industrial presses are able to squeeze more juice from each grape, hand squeezed beverage is known for being of better quality. Farmhands are trained to recognize grapes that may bitter a batch and remove them during the squeezing process.

Wine can be made by following numerous recipes some of which are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay as well as Pinot Noir. When brewing at home you will enjoy being the master creator of your own 'secret recipe'. Master vintners will never reveal their recipes despite the fact that the internet is littered with supposed original recipes. Although these recipes are not really the real deal you may find inspiration for your perfect creation by giving them a try.

Yeast is then added and the beverage will then be carefully mixed. Some vintners prefer to mix it in smaller batches while others prefer mixing in large vats designed to hold thousands of liters. The sort produced in bulk is likely to keep its flavor from bottle to bottle while the sorts produced in smaller batches may have varying flavors.

The maturation process is perhaps the most vital element in good wine making. Novice makers will allow it to mature in their bottles. Most upmarket wines are known for their rich woody tastes as a result of being stored for maturation in wooden barrels. Some vintners are even quite particular about the type of wood that is used for storage to ensure that their specific taste is achieved.

The way in which a beverage is bottled then brings another new artistic dimension. Vintners will carefully choose the colour, shape and size of the bottle to best display the sophistication of their brand. Branding is then also carefully designed to keep with the wines elegant sophistication. A good one will bring beauty into your home even as it is displayed in your cabinets, giving but a hint to the splendor that is to be experienced in its taste.

Finally the beverage is corked using a corking tool. The art of making these drinks is truly an interesting and beautiful process worth learning about, witnessing or even trying for yourself. Get your hands on some proper supplies and finish your day with some delectable home brewed drinks.