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Acetic

Acetic The smell or taste of vinegar. This often occurs in wines which have been opened or not handled correctly.
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Acetification

The process whereby acetic acid is produced in wine. Visit the Wines.com Wineboard Forums for more discussion on wine related...
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Acetobacter

A bacteria which is commonly found in vinegar and can cause the production of acetic acid in wines (acetification). Search...
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Acid

This is an essential component for the life, vitality, and balance of all wines. Acids form the basis of a wine's tartness....
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Acidity

This is an essential component for the life, vitality, and balance of all wines. Acids form the basis of a wine's tartness....
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Activated Carbon

Used to assist precipitation during fermentation, to clarify and purify wine. In white wines, pale dry sherry or cocktail...
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