Hi all,

My Pinot Noir has just completed primary fermentation, been pressed,
and is now settling out in several carboys. A healthy amount (1-1.5"
deep) of lees are visible at the bottom of each carboy.

Most of this is gross lees, some of it is yeast.

I haven't pitched in the MLF culture yet, and am waiting until I figure
out whether I need to rack the wine off the gross lees (to a fresh
carboy) or not. Lots of information in books, online, and this n.g.,
which offer advice either way -- would be nice to read a clear opinion
or two so I could figure out which way I want to go.

Thanks in advance,

David