RJ Spagnols EP Australian Shiraz Temperatures

[robertb]

I recently purchased an En Primeur Australian Shiraz. I notice on the instructions that following fermentation, you should let it stand in a cool area (59 - 66 degrees). I don't have an area set up for that temperature. How important is this temperature and is there some inexpensive way to accomplish this? Since it is winter, I may not miss it by much. But, I am concerned about what I might do in the summer.

Thanks,
Robert

 

[Wade E]

If you can bulk age this in cooler temps as it will drop out tartaric acid crystals. That being said if it drops out in the bottles its no big deal at all, just pour it more carefully so that you dont get a glass full of this gritty sediment.