Producing a quality wine is of utmost important to winemakers, and arguably the most important goal in the industry as a whole. There are many factors that influence quality in a wine, many of which are related to the chemical…
Author: Becca
The Nose Knows: Examining the Differences in Olfactory Perception Between Experts and Novices
Olfactory perception is a key mechanism of wine tasting, as smelling the wine tells one a great many characteristics of a given wine which contribute significantly to the overall wine tasting experience. Do experts possess greater olfactory perception than novices? …
Determining Consumer Willingness to Pay for Low-Sulfite Wines: What Drives Likelihood of Purchase?
The presence and/or absence of sulfites in wine is a continual hot topic in the wine industry, and one which is still relatively poorly understood among many consumers. Sulfites are used in the winemaking process to act as antioxidants as…
Vineyard Science Hayride: September 22nd at Doukenie Winery: You’re all Invited!
It’s not every day that I have the opportunity to share with you science-based wine related events! I’m very excited to share with you an event happening this weekend in Northern Virginia! Read below for more! Do you live in…