‘Cold soak’ process turns up the heat on wines

THOSE pondering which elements make the best drop of wine may be surprised to learn different climates produce mixed results when it comes to wines made using the ‘cold soak’ process. Department of Agriculture and Food WA researcher Richard Fennessy compared Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from Swan Valley and Mt Barker to determine differences between hot and cool climate regions using the cold soak process.