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... colour , and other fermentative matter ; but all are influenced to some extent in bouquet . The susceptibility of the palate also varies , according to the state of the health , the food we have eaten , and the atmosphere . I In olden ...
... colour , and other fermentative matter ; but all are influenced to some extent in bouquet . The susceptibility of the palate also varies , according to the state of the health , the food we have eaten , and the atmosphere . I In olden ...
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... influence names are sup- posed to possess in this country . The Ebro ' may , of course , be the cheap coarse wine from that quar- ter ; but , as 5s . of the quotation is duty , perhaps it is softened in price , colour , and strength.
... influence names are sup- posed to possess in this country . The Ebro ' may , of course , be the cheap coarse wine from that quar- ter ; but , as 5s . of the quotation is duty , perhaps it is softened in price , colour , and strength.
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Thomas George Shaw. it is softened in price , colour , and strength , by a little of the generous Elbe , or of the ... coloured to resemble claret , with cochi- neal , turnsole , and similar matters . This is pronounced fine quality , and ...
Thomas George Shaw. it is softened in price , colour , and strength , by a little of the generous Elbe , or of the ... coloured to resemble claret , with cochi- neal , turnsole , and similar matters . This is pronounced fine quality , and ...
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... tasting ; and altho ' awkward for those unaccustomed to it , it possesses the advantage of showing the true colour and the body much better than by means of a glass . E But , although it may appear a strange admission by.
... tasting ; and altho ' awkward for those unaccustomed to it , it possesses the advantage of showing the true colour and the body much better than by means of a glass . E But , although it may appear a strange admission by.
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... colour , its natural delicacy is sadly injured , and scarcely any , of any kind , comes to this country with out more or less of one or other , or both . a good third growth of fair quality , with agreeable company , gives far more ...
... colour , its natural delicacy is sadly injured , and scarcely any , of any kind , comes to this country with out more or less of one or other , or both . a good third growth of fair quality , with agreeable company , gives far more ...
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