I have the same whitish crystal sediment in my bottled wine that I
observed at the bottom of the carboy during the final racking (end of
November). I asked the group for info and was told it was most likely
cream of tartar or something else harmless. I left (I thought) all the
whiteish crystals in the carboy. Family and friends liked the new wine
so I am really hopeful about its potential after it ages. Should I
uncork and rebottle to get rid of the crystals ?

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>I have the same whitish crystal sediment in my bottled wine that I
> observed at the bottom of the carboy during the final racking (end of
> November). I asked the group for info and was told it was most likely
> cream of tartar or something else harmless. I left (I thought) all the
> whiteish crystals in the carboy. Family and friends liked the new wine
> so I am really hopeful about its potential after it ages. Should I
> uncork and rebottle to get rid of the crystals ?

Definitely not. The more unnecessary handling you subject wine to, the
worse off it becomes.

Those crystals settle out really readily, and the wine is easily poured
without disturbing them. They are tasteless. Don't worry about them.

Tom S
www.chateauburbank.com

Thanks for the reassurance. I really didn't want to have to rebottle.