A wine press is a device used to extract juice from grapes during the winemaking process. Traditionally, it consists of a large container where grapes are placed, and a mechanism that applies pressure to crush the grapes, releasing their juice. This juice is then fermented to produce wine. There are various types of wine presses, including basket presses, bladder presses, and hydraulic presses. Each type operates differently but serves the same purpose: to separate the liquid from the solid grape material. The choice of press can affect the flavor and quality of the final product.