The following is a guest post written by Marlene Rossman. See her bio at the end of this post. You may also find her on Facebook by clicking here. We in America, declared Thomas Jefferson in 1808, can make wine…
Wine at America’s Table
Wine Technology of the Future: Corkscrew with an Integral Intelligent Thermometer
It’s always fascinating to see what new products are being invented and patented in regards to wine technology. Previously on The Academic Wino, I presented the “Self-Aerating Wine Bottle” in the first installment of “Wine Technology of the Future”. Today’s…
Some Don’t Like It Hot: Using Heat to Reduce the Spread of Phylloxera into Non-Infested Vineyards in Australia
Phylloxera (Daktulosphaira vitifoliae Fitch) is one of the most destructive pests for grape vines. Historically, it has wreaked havoc on vineyards around the globe, and nearly wiped out the entire grape and wine industry in Europe (and many other parts…
Grape Seed Extracts Reduce Formaldehyde Levels in Leather Production
I’ve covered the topic of the recycling of wine industry a lot lately on The Academic Wino, as it is it becoming increasing more desired in the wine business to not only decrease the contaminants and potentially toxic chemicals in…
Women Smell Better!
The following is a guest post written by Marlene Rossman. See her bio at the end of this post. Alternatively, read her full bio here: Marlene Rossman Bio. (please click “about” to get her bio). You may also find her on…
Grape Stem Extracts: An Example of Utilizing Winery Waste for a More Sustainable Industry
In this age of changing climate, there is an ever present push to find more ways to be more environmentally friendly and sustainable in all industries and settings. If you’re at all familiar with the content here on The Academic…
The Influence of Oak Chips on Aromatic Quality of Wine
The use of oak in wine fermentation and aging is a very common practice that has an overall positive influence on the flavor and aroma of wine, as well as its complexity and overall quality. Specifically, oak transfers many volatile…
What Motivates You to Drink?: Comparing Reasons For Drinking with Problem Drinking in Australian Adults
In July of last year, The Academic Wino covered a paper that examined the perceived healthiness of wine, and whether or not that perception led to an increase in wine consumption frequency and an increase in willingness to pay for…
Call for Guest Bloggers / Writers
Hello, readers! I am writing this brief post to call out to all those interested in writing or blogging to consider submitting a guest post for The Academic Wino! My long-term goal for this blog is to post daily with…