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TABLE WINE is an often-used phrase with the potential to confuse those who might understandably assume it has a single definition or meaning. Comprehending the specific meaning of this reference, however, essentially depends upon the cultural and contextual usage. Generally, table wine means wines with alcohol entirely naturally derived from fermention and in the range of between 9% and 15%. These are distinguished from fortified wines that have distilled alcohol added to bring them to a level of 16% alcohol or above. Legally, in the United States, table wine means wine with a naturally-fermented (not fortified or added) alcohol content of between 10% and 14%. The phrases "light wine" and "natural wine" are also interchangeable here. These wines are taxed at a rate of $xx per gallon. Above 14% alcohol, the tax rate becomes $xx per gallon.
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