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Winemakers often supplement wines during winemaking by adding small amounts of sulfur dioxide to protect fruit quality and prevent oxidation, allowing wine to age well. Some winemakers also spray their vineyard with a sulfur compound to prevent disease and pests.
Organic is the concept of making wine without adding sulfites. The result is wine referred to as “organic wine”. "Organic wines" contain only those sulfites that occur naturally.
Wines labeled “made with organically grown grapes” are made with organically grown grapes but contain more sulfites than those that occur naturally.
A derivative of sulfur, sulfites are compounds that form naturally during the same fermentation process that turns grape juice into alcohol. Because sulfites form naturally during fermentation, nearly all wines contain low levels of sulfites even when the winemaker has not supplemented or sprayed the fields. In most instances, the presence of sulfites is not noticeable. On the occasion where excessive amounts are present, undesirable characteristics described as a “biting” sensation on the throat and nose and the smell of a rotten egg may be evident.
U.S. Law dictates that wine with sulfites higher than 10 ppm must state “contains sulfites” on the label. The reason being, these sulfites can cause severe allergic reactions and/or severe headaches in some individuals.
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White wine produced from grapes that are kept on the vine until the first deep frost. Grapes are then typically pressed while still frozen. Discovered unexpectedly in Germany in ... |
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| Wine made from grapes that were harvested in a specific year. The date is denoted on the label of the wine. |
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| Wine made from basically one variety of grape. The wine is labeled for the single grape variety or the most prominent grape variety used to produce the wine. The flavor and other ... |
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| Descriptor of wine that has bubbles. The bubbles are created by carbon dioxide gas that has occurred naturally, through secondary fermentation, or has been added intentionally. |
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| Designed to measure the temperature of liquids, the Wine Thermometer is useful for keeping beverages at the ideal or the desired temperature. Built with electronic displays for ... |
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Before Opening
Wine to be consumed within a few weeks
Keep bottles in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and
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Organic Foods | Natural Foods
Organic Foods
Many consumers are confused when they hear the word, "organic." The term often invokes the notion that organic ... |
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Wine Tasting I: Assessing by AppearanceWine Tasting II: Assessing by SmellWine Tasting III: Assessing by Taste
Wine Tasting I: Assessing by Appearance
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| When braised slowly in this tasty red wine sauce, an ordinary chuck roast becomes a tender, mouth-watering treat. |
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| The flavors of fruit and wine blend well to make this dressing perfect for grilled halibut or other grilled fish recipes. |
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| Great dressing for a salad of mixed greens or pears and blue cheese. |
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| Enjoy more tender meat with an enhanced flavor when you use this marinade. |
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