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Old Apr 30, 2018 | 11:23 pm
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Originally Posted by iceblueshoes
Some winemakers add more than others, but I'm only referring to sulphites and tannin specifically.
Tannin is a texture (not an ingredient or chemical) so how can you be allergic to that? it would be like saying you're allergic softness or roughness..
OK, lots of good points on the potential allergy causes, but going to have to call this one out. Tannins are actually a compound and present in the wine. They are introduced a variety of ways, most often through stems or skins. Tannins are not simply a textural sensation.
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