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TIL Wine became a drink made from grapes because grapes are the perfect wine fruit. They naturally contain the exact ratio of sugar, tannins, and acid to produce a drinkable wine. Wines like Apple, Plum, and Cherry are artificially balanced out with added sugar and tannins.

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