TacomaHomeBrew Well-Known Member Joined Jan 12, 2012 Messages 107 Reaction score 0 Apr 20, 2013 #1 This is my first batch of Syrah, aged about 7 months. Can you help me identify what those specks are? There is no texture to it and it does t stick around. Is this some sort of carbonation here? Is this a result of improper degassing? Thanks guys.
This is my first batch of Syrah, aged about 7 months. Can you help me identify what those specks are? There is no texture to it and it does t stick around. Is this some sort of carbonation here? Is this a result of improper degassing? Thanks guys.
M Matti Member Joined Apr 9, 2013 Messages 20 Reaction score 1 Location Finland Apr 21, 2013 #2 Looks like lees and/or grape residue to me. Nothing to worry about.
WilliamSlayer Well-Known Member Joined Aug 4, 2012 Messages 1,613 Reaction score 161 Location Glen Burnie Apr 21, 2013 #3 Are they flakes or bubbles? Neither is harmfull, just can't make it out in the pic.
Cyclman I Sell Koalas HBT Supporter Joined Jan 7, 2013 Messages 7,641 Reaction score 1,394 Location Aurora Apr 21, 2013 #4 I believe crystals in wine are tartaric acid, it's fairly common in deep reds. They seem to be attracted to the cork. I have had excellent commercial wines that had these, don't think they really "mean" anything.
I believe crystals in wine are tartaric acid, it's fairly common in deep reds. They seem to be attracted to the cork. I have had excellent commercial wines that had these, don't think they really "mean" anything.
OP OP TacomaHomeBrew Well-Known Member Joined Jan 12, 2012 Messages 107 Reaction score 0 Apr 22, 2013 #5 Thanks guys! I really appreciate it!!