"Lum" > wrote in message >...
> "ab" > wrote in message
> om...
> > I have a Sauvignon Blanc that I drew an amount off from my main batch
> > and cold settled it in my refrigerator.
> >
> > Tartrate crystals formed but I dont have access to a refrigeration
> > plant or one big enough to take my batch.
> >
> > Is there anyway to remove tartrate crystals without cold settling?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > AB1
>
> Yes, but it's not easy. All you need is an ion exchange column and a
> graduate in chemistry to run the column.
> Have you considered using five, 1-gallon jugs and your refrigerator?
> Regards,
> Lum
> Del Mar, California, USA

If you look around or check with friends and relatives you may be able
to purchase and old refrigerator that works great and is cheap. I gave
$75 for a 23 Cubic foot that will hold three five gallon carboys with
the shelves removed. The temperature can be lowered to 32 to 34 degree
and it works great for me. I fabricated a three inch stand to level
out the bottom and with the shelves removed I can easily place three 5
gallon carboys inside. The color is awful and it looks like crap, but
it works. As a bonus, my wife gets to use to store fresh vegetables in
the summer till she freezes them or whatever.