Date: Dec 03-Jan 04
Wine Crystals & Wine Fridges
MEMBERS ONLYQ I have been making red Zinfandel wine at home with juice concentrate. I‘ve noticed crystals forming inside and they stick to the bottle. When you shake the bottle they disappear, but when you let it stand for a few minutes they come back and stick to the bottle again. I am stumped — do
I’ve noticed crystals forming inside my Zinfandel bottles. Do you have an explanation?
MEMBERS ONLYDear Wine Wizard, I have been making red Zinfandel wine at home with juice concentrate. I‘ve noticed crystals forming inside and they stick to the bottle. When you shake the bottle they disappear, but when you let it stand for a few minutes they come back and stick to the bottle again. I am stumped
Can you use a spare refrigerator on a low setting to store red wines?
MEMBERS ONLYCertainly, do put that extra fridge to good use and by all means store some of your collection in it! Extra refrigeration is a boon to just about any winemaker, wine collector, or home brewer — just ask how hard-core brewers love their “lagering fridges.” I would see if you could adjust your temperature to