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In this issue

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    Bottle Deposits

    The Wizard explains why wines — even those aged for a year or more prior to bottling — may throw deposits and lose color over years of aging.

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    Evolving Flavors in Your Red Wines

    After eight months, a winemaker’s hybrid blend has gone from full-bodied cherry flavors to notes of strawberries. The Wizard explains how flavors evolve in young red wines.

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    Headspace During and After Fermentation

    The Wizard explains why headspace is acceptable — and necessary — during active fermentation, but detrimental to a wine when fermentation is complete.

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