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Fermentation Completion, Vinegar Storage Space and Cantaloupe Wine

Written by Alison Crowe

A winemaker is left scratching their head when a wine that seemingly has fermented dry is still producing bubbles. The Wizard also provides suggestions for vinegar storage and the possible cause of odd-colored speckles on a cantaloupe wine.

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