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A dark sediment line at the bottom of a clear glass containing red wine on a wooden table.

What Is Wine Sediment Made Of? Crystals, Pigments and Lees

Wine sediment can contain tartrate crystals, pigments, tannins or yeast-containing lees. Compare the groups and the limits of identifying them by appearance.

October 15, 2026Explainer →