I have the same whitish crystal sediment in my bottled wine that I observed at the bottom of the carboy during the final racking (end of November). I asked the group for info and was told it was most likely cream of tartar or something else harmless. I left (I thought) all the whiteish crystals in the carboy. Family and friends liked the new wine so I am really hopeful about its potential after it ages. Should I uncork and rebottle to get rid of the crystals ?
Do I need to rebottle ?
Dec 27, 2005
2 Replies
Definitely not. The more unnecessary handling you subject wine to, the worse off it becomes.
Those crystals settle out really readily, and the wine is easily poured without disturbing them. They are tasteless. Don't worry about them.
Tom S
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Thanks for the reassurance. I really didn't want to have to rebottle.
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