An aside before this post begins…. This is the 100th article reviewed by The Academic Wino!!! We’ve posted over 130 total posts on this blog, but this one is the 100th peer reviewed article presented! I can’t believe I’ve read…
Author: Becca
How Expert Opinions Influence Consumer Wine Purchase Behavior: “Not All Publicity is Good Publicity”
Product quality and consumer awareness of that quality has a huge influence on consumption patterns. Companies and advertisers have come up with several methods for increasing product awareness to consumers, the methods by which to inform consumers of quality are…
The Phenolic Composition of Cabernet Sauvignon Wines in China: Demonstrating Terroir Effects
Phenolic compounds, which are found in grapes, can significantly influence the aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, color, and overall quality of a wine. These compounds are found naturally in grapes, however can also be synthesized throughout the fermentation and aging processes. As…
Red Wine Polyphenols Do Not Improve Blood Pressure: Red Wine Not A “Miracle Drug” After All?
We’ve all seen plenty of evidence suggesting that components of red wine possess many health benefits, including (but certainly not limited to) cardiovascular benefits. Specifically, polyphenols in red wine have been shown to decrease the risk of many different cardiovascular…