beeswings
/ˈbiːzˌwɪŋz/
noun
- Thin, translucent flakes or sediment that form in some wines, especially older red wines, consisting mainly of yeast cells and tartrates.
- Some wine drinkers consider beeswings a mark of quality in an old vintage.
- He decanted the wine carefully to separate the beeswings from the clear liquid.
- The sommelier explained that the beeswings in the bottle were a natural sign of aging.