Tartrate Crystals
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It’s a common misconception that the small clear crystals found in wine (mainly white and rosé) are an indication that the wine is faulty. These sugar-like deposits are often found on the under side of the cork but can be found in free suspension in the bottle or settled at the bottom. They are completely harmless crystals which can form when a wine gets cold.