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sulphur

Long an important part of the wine growing trade, sulphur is used as a cleansing agent in barrels, as a fumigant, and as an anti-fungal and anti-bacteria agent in the vineyard. When over-used, sulphur can impart an off smell, similar to rotten or old eggs.
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