The Bulletin. 



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*Sent to the Department by local dealers and others. The brand name and the manufacturer or 

 wholesaler were given by the dealer who sent samples. 



period being indicated by the cessation of the escaping gas, to pre- 

 vent the oxidation of the alcohol to acetic acid the liquid is trans- 

 ferred into casks, in which the slow after-fermentation takes place. 



The wine is stored for a time in fresh casks, during which it 

 "ages" and acquires its characteristic flavor. 



SAMPLES EXAMINED. 



Only 5 samples were examined. They all appeared to be natural 

 wines and no adulteration was found. 



