Sulfur dioxide has been used for many years as an antioxidant and antimicrobial agent in wine and most other food and beverage products. Despite that only about 1% of the population has a true allergy to sulfites, there seems to…
In winemaking, sulfur dioxide (SO2) is frequently utilized to protect wine against microbial attack, browning, and oxidation, to name a few. Somewhat recently, there has been pressure to reduce usage of added SO2, stemming partly from consumers and the finding…
“Wine Technology of the Future” is a series on The Academic Wino that features new inventions and patents that attempt to make your wine experience easier and more enjoyable. Previously on this series, we’ve introduced the “self-aerating wine bottle”; the…
To view a complete list of all the books I have reviewed on The Academic Wino, visit my Wine Book Library page and browse! To purchase Questions of Taste: The Philosophy of Wine, follow this link to Amazon.com. *affiliate link* When…
There are many studies out there examining beverage preference among individuals, frequently as it relates to negative consequences associated with alcohol consumption and as it relates to marketing strategies for advertisements or public health initiatives. These studies have shown that…
It is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to predict grapevine yield from year to year, as there are many sources of variation from grape variety to climate that significantly increase the uncertain outcome of grape yield each growing season. In…
The following is a follow-up guest post by Gary Strachan, an international vineyard and winery consultant specializing in the start up of vineyards and wineries. Please see his complete bio at the end of this post! My big adventure since…
Many of those in Australia, parts of California, and other regions of the world that experience wildfires, grapes that are exposed to the smoke of these fires often possess what’s referred to as “smoke taint”: a highly undesirable smoky, ashy,…
Looking to consolidate your massive pile of books and literature related to wine and winemaking so that you can find things when you want them? The following post helps you get started! The following is a guest post by Gary…