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'Some Observations concerning the ordering of Wynes [wines] presented to the Royall Society' by Christopher Merrett

Reference number: RBO/2ii/14

Date: 17 December 1662

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Concerning the preservation of wine, and how to improve its taste
Concentrates on Spanish, Rhenish and German wine and how to make them less sour and more clear (fine)

Reference number
RBO/2ii/14
Earliest possible date
17 December 1662
Page extent
7 pages
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Manuscript

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'Some Observations concerning the ordering of Wynes [wines] presented to the Royall Society' by Christopher Merrett, 17 December 1662, RBO/2ii/14, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/rbo_2ii_14/some-observations-concerning-the-ordering-of-wynes-wines-presented-to-the-royall-society-by-christopher-merrett, accessed on 25 January 2026

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