The Wine Thread

[Sauer Grapes]

Originally Posted by hammondc

WTF is that? Sugar crystals?

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Tartic acid most likely.

Moses is correct. Much like plume on a cigar is doesn't really mean that much. Supposedly the crystals are bitter, but I tasted one and it was tasteless (you pour carefully to avoid them gong into the glass or decanter). From what i read, it happens more in red wines and far more often in unfiltered wines. I also read that it's a sign the wine was well made.

This was a Chardonnay from Topel that I got a year and a half ago in their tasting room in Healdsburg, ca. Doesn't get great reviews but I liked it. Drank darn near the entire bottle and didn't have a hangover the next day.