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Article: Pressing Matters.
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- Wines & Vines
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- March 1, 2001
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How important are presses to a winery? For some, it may be the most prized of their possessions. "There is a small winery in France that has one of our presses," said Karl Pfeiffer, "the house is very old and everything is very dark. But the press--that is another story. The wife is out there every day, lovingly polishing it so it shines. The kitchen is a bit of a mess and the toilet looks like it hasn't been scrubbed in 250 years--but the press, there is never a mark on it." While such devotion may be extraordinary, the press can be a very important asset to a winemaker.
Karl Pfeiffer is director of sales for Sutter AG, which is handled in the U.S. by Juvenal. ...