Pinot Cold Stabilization

Aug 06, 2003 0 Replies

I have a 2002 Pinot Noir bulk aging in my cellar. Yesterday the wine had expanded due to temperature increases and had risen into the airlock a little bit. I drew off a little bit and of course sampled it. This wine has only been racked once, off the gross lees, and is still on it's lees and oak chips. I haven't sampled it since pressing. Man is it good! I haven't cold stabilized it yet but it tastes terrific. Do I have to stabilize it or should I bottle it now? I know it is always a matter of taste.



My question is: Do all wines that normally benefit from cold stabilization, ALWAYS improve with cold stablization?


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