is it ok to strain the wine through cheeses cloth...

[mikemojc]

You can strain the wine through cheese cloth, or filter it , like through a coffee filter if you like. The 'traditional' method for removing larger bits and pieces is to 'rack' the wine by siphoning off the clear stuff from the top and leaving the sediment that collects on the bottom. Chilling the wine helps the sediment drop to the bottom for more effective racking.

Either way, Enjoy!