09/16/2026
Tuesday Trivia Answer Revealed: B. The skins of the grapes! 🍇
Many people are surprised to learn that the juice inside almost all grapes, including red grapes, is actually clear. The beautiful ruby, garnet, and deep purple colors found in red w**es come from the grape skins during the fermentation process.
When red w**e is made, the crushed grape juice remains in contact with the skins for days or even weeks. As fermentation takes place, the skins release color pigments, tannins, and flavor compounds into the w**e. The longer the juice stays in contact with the skins, the deeper and more intense the color can become.
🍷 Fun W**e Facts: • Red w**es get their color from the skins of red or black grapes.
• Rosé w**es get their pink color from only a short period of skin contact.
• White w**es are usually fermented without the skins, which is why they remain pale in color.
• Even some sparkling w**es are made from red grapes but appear white because the skins are removed immediately after pressing.
Next time you pour a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, or Merlot, thank the grape skins for that gorgeous color and much of the w**e's structure and flavor!
Thanks for playing Trivia Tuesday with Driftwood W**e Company! See you next week for another w**e fact that will make you sound like a w**e expert at your next gathering. 🍷✨
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