Biting and bitter cold

The temperature over the next few days looks to be -10°C and lower.

 

We are taking advantage of this to facilitate tartaric stabilisation.

 

Tartaric acid tends to form supersaturated solutions – which means that it should precipitate crystals (Weinstein), but thus far has not!

 

With a proper reduction in temperature this becomes easier.

 

Footnote: the bit of water standing on the bung has already frozen, and shows the logo of Tonnellerie Berthomieu in relief.

 

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Bottling Steinzeiler 2015

For twenty-four months now, the '15er Steinzeiler has matured in oak – now it is being bottled, and will subsequently rest for half a year in the cellar.

 

In terms of style, this Steinzeiler falls somewhere between 2009 (fully ripe, rich in extract) and 2002/2006 (silky & elegant).

 

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