Is it best to Freeze Grapes before pressing?

[lukebuz]

I've made many batches of fruit wine, and as a rule, I freeze the fruit before pressing or fermenting to improve yield.

Going to try my hand at grapes, for the first time - it is best to freeze the grapes, or should I press right away? I'd like to freeze them first, but I know it may not be an option...

 

[Yooper]

I've made many batches of fruit wine, and as a rule, I freeze the fruit before pressing or fermenting to improve yield.

Going to try my hand at grapes, for the first time - it is best to freeze the grapes, or should I press right away? I'd like to freeze them first, but I know it may not be an option...

Ideally, I'd crush and ferment, then press. But if you can't do that, you could freeze and then crush.