Wine Diamonds/CellarCraft Amarone

[ShawnDTurner]

I just racked over a CC Amarone in order to clear and Fine, I have never seen so many Wine Diamonds. This one has been bulk aging for 17 months. Have others that made this kit did you experience the same thing?

 

[ibglowin]

Yes, every one of my CC Showcase reds have developed tartrate crystals after about 18mos. Since I always bottle around 6-9 months time frame this means they formed in the bottle so you have to be a little careful when you pour them.

This just shows the quality of the juice IMHO. Good grapes have good (amounts of) acid.

 

[ShawnDTurner]

Thanks Mike

 

[Ricky]

Shawn you bulk aged for 17 months before you cleared and fined?

 

[ShawnDTurner]

Yep...sure did. I typically bulk age before I clear and fine. IMHO it greatly reduces sediment drop in bottle.