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Tartrates

October 2, 2015

This tartrates can be seen on the cork, potassium bitartates can form during fermentation and aging due to high levels of tartaric acid. Tartrates can be avoided through stabilization and filtration.

Started by Bordeaux winemakers, the garage style movement became a movement because they were trying to stray away from the conventional wine making techniques that require long aging time. Garage-style winemakers were focusing more on developing riper fruits for immediate enjoyment.