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Q&A: Tackling calcium crystals in wine
Calcium instability in wine is a complex issue influenced by various factors. Dr Sami Yammine answers the most significant questions related to calcium crystals in wine and provides guidance on how to prevent them.
By Laffort · 7 min read
Calcium tartrate instability
Calcium-induced instability is a most insidious problem in bottled wines mainly due to the unpredictable and slow formation of crystals, which usually do not come out of solution for some time after bottling and often after commercial release.
By Carien Coetzee · 10 min read
Potassium polyaspartate - the most effective additive for tartaric stabilisation
The focus of the recent European research project at Stabiwine, was the ‘Use of biopolymers for sustainable stabilisation of quality wines’. This research proje
By Enartis · 8 min read
New tartrate stabilisation methods for wines
The traditional cold stabilisation of tartrates is gradually replaced.
By Charl Theron · 5 min read
Calcium tartrate instability of wine
Tartrate instability of wine is usually associated with the appearance of cream of tartar or potassium bitartrate crystals, also known as wine diamonds, in chilled white wines.
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
Vine and wine innovation watch: The use of carrageenan in calcium tartrate and protein stabilisation of wines
Research is focused on discovering new potential stabilisers that can reduce the likelihood of calcium tartrate precipitation.
By Karien O'Kennedy · 6 min read
Post-harvest cleaning of equipment
One of the most important cellar activities regularly neglected due to time pressure is the cleaning and servicing of harvest equipment post-season. This article provides a few tips for cleaning the most important harvest equipment.
By Pieter Badenhorst · 6 min read
