Yes, I always let wine made from grapes clear naturally. Time is never a
problem since I let the wine sit for at least 4 years before
drinking/bottling. The odd time I've made kit wines, I follow their
instructions and add whatever clarifying agent to it.

Al
"Bob" > wrote in message
hlink.net...
> I know a lot of people use clarifying agents; is there anyone else out
> there who lets it all clear just by the simple passage of time and
gravity?
> I do my ferment, add campden tablets after a couple months to stop
> fermentation as much as possible, watch it settle to near-crystalline
> clarity, then rack into another carboy, add preservative and wait for
final
> clarification. It can take a very long time....... ;-)
> Bob
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