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Wine professionals need to pay close attention to the colour of a wine. You do not, but a quick check never hurts. Whites can range from almost clear to deep yellow/light amber. If it's a wine that you know is normally very pale, a deeper colour may indicate a problem (usually oxidation, air contact due to a faulty closure). With red wines, a brick-like colour is normal in an older bottle but may indicate a fault in a young wine.

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