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How many grapes does it take to make a bottle of wine?

It takes around 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) of grapes to produce a bottle of wine. This is the equivalent of around 40-60 grapes. The amount of grapes needed to make a bottle of wine will vary depending on the grape variety and wine style. For example, Isabella grapes are small and produce a lot of juice, so it would take fewer of them to make a bottle of wine than it would for wine made with larger grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon.

How does wine spoil?

Wine spoilage is an undesired wine fault with various causes. Many types of wine spoilage can be prevented with proper wine handling and storage, but some types of spoilage are not prevented by these measures. The main types of wine spoilage are oxidation, Brettanomyces/Duckworth, microbial, and cork taint.

Oxidation is the most common type of wine spoilage. It is caused by the wine being exposed to oxygen, which causes it to turn brown and lose its fruitiness. Oxidation can be prevented by storing wine in a dark, cool place and using a wine closure that limits the amount of oxygen that can enter the wine.

Brettanomyces/Duckworth is a type of wine spoilage that is caused by a yeast that produces off-flavors and aromas. This type of spoilage is often prevented by storage in a cool, dark place and using a wine closure that limits the amount of oxygen that can enter the wine.

Microbial spoilage is caused by bacteria or other microorganisms that contaminate the wine. This type of spoilage can be prevented by storage in a clean, cool place and using a wine closure that limits the amount of oxygen that can enter the wine.

Cork taint is a type of wine spoilage that is caused by a chemical compound that is produced by a mold that grows on the cork. This type of spoilage can be prevented by storage in a cool, dark place and using a wine closure that limits the amount of oxygen that can enter the wine.

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