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Re:How long does a bottle of wine last after it is opened? by stjohnswarts on Sunday January 24, 2021 @11:14AM (#25893142)
Is there a reason to use argon rather than CO2 ?
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Re:How long does a bottle of wine last after it is opened? by MagnumOpus on Sunday January 24, 2021 @12:23PM (#25893760)
CO2 is how you carbonate a beverage. CO2 can dissolve in the liquid and makes it more fizzy and acidic-tasting.

That would be desirable for champagne but most likely not for wine.

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