Gases in winemaking Flashcards

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Nitrogen

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  • Ch Ste Michelle doesn’t pump for bottling, they push with nitrogen.
  • Nitrogen is cheaper than Argon.
  • Sparge tanks and bottles
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Argon

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  • Houndstooth racks with Argon
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CO2

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  • Risk: can absorb in wine
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