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Racking
Can I use a filter or strainer when racking?
No, because the particles inside your wine are microscopic, and they will escape through filters — even coffee filters or cheese cloth. Additionally, filters will aerate your wine, which isn’t ideal if you’re looking to store your wine for the long t
How can I best "rack" my wine? / What is racking?
Now that your wine has been in the fridge for at least 2 days, you’ll want to remove the layer of sediment that’s gathered at the bottom. This is done through a process called "racking," and all it means is pouring your wine off of the sediment into