I have been making Cellar Craft wine from their top line for some time now and pleased with it.
Question I have is, I bulk age in carboys for 6-12 months. Doing so, is there a need to do the clearing process or let it do it on it's own? I could rack every once in awhile to get rid of the sediment. Then filter just before I bottle. Local wine store here, owner says he is trying this, but he's just started and don't know if it will work all that well.
Clearing is not a big deal. I'm just wondering if putting less stuff in the wine would make it better in the long run. I age my wines for a couple of years before drinking.
Thanks in advance for any and all replies.
Question I have is, I bulk age in carboys for 6-12 months. Doing so, is there a need to do the clearing process or let it do it on it's own? I could rack every once in awhile to get rid of the sediment. Then filter just before I bottle. Local wine store here, owner says he is trying this, but he's just started and don't know if it will work all that well.
Clearing is not a big deal. I'm just wondering if putting less stuff in the wine would make it better in the long run. I age my wines for a couple of years before drinking.
Thanks in advance for any and all replies.