Buying a Wine Press

Choosing between a Wine Basket Press and a Wine Bladder Press

We offer two basic types of Wine Press for home winemakers: Hydraulic Bladder Presses and Ratchet Style Basket Presses.The Basket Press we carry is made of a painted steel frame with tradtional wood slats. These are great for most small scale home winemakers.  The Wine Bladder Press offers the winemaker more control over the pressing operation and achieve a more even pressing, all while being faster.  A Bladder Press is also gentler on your fruit than a basket press.  Bladder Presses are a perfect fit for winemakers who are working on a larger scale or are focused on producing the highest quality wine possible.