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Doubtful that sulfites are your problem

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In Reply to: Re: Help an audio geek become more wine knowledgeable posted by Bobby C on January 11, 2006 at 18:51:55:

There is usually more sulfur in white wines than in reds. One reason sulites are added to wine is to prevent oxidation...more of an issue with whites than reds.
You also add sulfites to wine to protect them from microbioligical disaster! There are a few wines out there without sulfites..look for organic wines as a starting point...although you need to read the label...wines can be made from organic grapes and still be made with sulfites.
If you do a search for histimines and wine, you'll find some info on what is most probably your issue.
Try a rose'..minimal skin contact...less histimines from fermentation. If that works out ok, try Pinot Noir...thin skins and maybe less histimines?
Enjoy,
Steve

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Re: Doubtful that sulfites are your problem - Bobby C 08:07:36 01/13/06 (1)
Hey Steve - thanks so much. I looked around as you suggested, histamines do seem to be a culprit, especially with headaches. Too bad a level of histamines isn't documented in wine (no, I'm not advocating more regulations, but I am curious). My reaction is more chest congestion, if I find another wine I react to, I'll try it again w/ an anti histamine as well.
- Re: Doubtful that sulfites are your problem - jimbill 08:13:11 01/13/06 (0)
  Wine and an anti-histamine. Kind of a Harvey Wine Banger.
  Make sure you have a designated driver!

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