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Could smoke taint in wine be removed by reverse osmosis?

Nov 6, 2020

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Is it possible to "fix" old wine that has gone bad?

Oct 26, 2020

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Why is “smoke taint” a problem? Don’t they clean the grapes?

Sep 7, 2020

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Should the capsule on top of a wine bottle spin or not?

Aug 7, 2020

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When I taste a dry, non-sparkling white wine, I sometimes get a fizzy sensation. What is that?

Jul 20, 2020

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Is it possible to “fix” cork-tainted wine with plastic wrap? How does that work?

Jul 3, 2020

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What’s the difference between a wine aerator and a wine preserver?

Jun 15, 2020

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Is it OK to use cedar for my wine cellar?

Jun 8, 2020

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Is it normal for old wine to be cloudy?

May 27, 2020

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I love screwcapped wines, but I had two stored on their sides that started leaking. Is that common?

May 25, 2020

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Wine Flaws

Could smoke taint in wine be removed by reverse osmosis?

Is it possible to "fix" old wine that has gone bad?

Why is “smoke taint” a problem? Don’t they clean the grapes?

Should the capsule on top of a wine bottle spin or not?

When I taste a dry, non-sparkling white wine, I sometimes get a fizzy sensation. What is that?

Is it possible to “fix” cork-tainted wine with plastic wrap? How does that work?

What’s the difference between a wine aerator and a wine preserver?

Is it OK to use cedar for my wine cellar?

Is it normal for old wine to be cloudy?

I love screwcapped wines, but I had two stored on their sides that started leaking. Is that common?

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