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    • White Zinfandel
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porphyry

A high pH igneous rock.

February 18, 2011 
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Port

Port, the famous sweet fortified wine of the Douro River Valley in Portugal, has long been the classic way to end a meal and celebrate an evening. Port is a sweet red wine with about 20% alcohol and rather low acidity and tannin. Ideally a good Port should...

February 18, 2011 
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potassium benzoate

This chemical is used as a wine preservative.

February 18, 2011 
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potassium bicarbonate

Used to reduce excess acidity in wine.

February 18, 2011 
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potassium bitartrate

This crystal residue is a combination of potassium and tartaric acid which can appear in wines which have not been cold stabilized. The crystals can form when wines are stored at low temperatures in the bottle. This chemical can also be used to stabilize...

February 18, 2011 
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potassium carbonate

Used to reduce excess acidity in wine.

February 18, 2011 
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