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Sulfur and Wine — what’s the deal?

01.15.2010

One of the most universal and widely used preservatives in winemaking is sulfur dioxide (SO2), or more commonly, sulfites. Known for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, it is added at specific stages of winemaking to prevent both spoilage by unwanted microorganisms and oxidation during crush. What many don’t know is that yeast actually produce SO2 [...]

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