Winemaking is a difficult and multifaceted art. Every point in the process requires decisions to be made and invites the potential for error. From ensuring the grapes on the vine survive the elements, to knowing the exact perfect time to harvest, to controlling the fermentation process and deciding whether or not to barrel the wine and when to finally bottle, each step requires thought and experience in order to ensure the wine we ultimately pour into our glass is as delicious as it can possibly be.

In order to illustrate how grapes get from vine to glass, here’s the story of one little grape, and its journey from birth through its transformation into wine.