Cold crashing wine

[Polcho]

I am fermenting a Merlot batch at present.

Is there any benefit in cold crashing red wine?

I haven't cold crashed anything so far.

I have it in a conical fermenter.

I do have the ability to turn off the heat and pass cold water through the double skin of the fermenter.

I was wondering if I should do that?

 

[MashBag]

I wouldn't bother.
Just turn the heat off.

But I am not the best to advise, as I only make wine once a year.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

I never cold crash as MB says just turn heater off.