Stabilization

Processes used to reduce the risk of haze, crystals, refermentation, or other changes after bottling.

<h2>What it means in wine</h2> <p>Stabilization may involve cold treatment, filtration, sulfur dioxide management, fining, or other methods depending on the wine.</p> <h2>Why it matters</h2> <p>Stable does not mean stripped; it means the wine is less likely to change undesirably before consumption.</p>