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In this video, we will discuss how to stop or stall an active fermentation. This applies specifically to wines or ciders and can be used to create a sweet wine. Cold crashing as shown in this video is an alternative to back sweetening and will produce a sweet wine without adding any extra sugar. This is especially helpful for white wines and rosés. This method involves chilling the fermentation and taking additional steps to prevent refermentation.