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…
The Role of the Social Wasp in Yeast Ecology: Thank Your Local Wasp for the Complexity of Your Wine
Not too long ago, I read a post online discussing the relationship between social wasps and fermentation (ultimately) in wine. The first thing that I thought, being the ecologist that I am, was “Wow, this is really cool! I need…
The Academic Wino is Undergoing a Make Over!
Hi everyone! You may have noticed that The Academic Wino has undergone a face lift! We’re in the process of converting the blog from Blogger to WordPress, in order to be more streamlined, give you faster load times, and overall…
Book Review: The Makers of American Wine: A Record of Two Hundred Years by Thomas Pinney
“Like” The Academic Wino on Facebook by clicking here! Follow The Academic Wino on Twitter by clicking here! (@TheAcademicWino) Want your book reviewed? Shoot me an email at becca@academicwino.com/ It’s been a while since I’ve posted a book review. To be honest,…
Examining the Influence of Cherry Wood Barrel Aging on Red Wine Color
“Like” The Academic Wino on Facebook by clicking here! Follow The Academic Wino on Twitter by clicking here! (@TheAcademicWino) Oak aging is a very common practice in winemaking, particularly in wines destined for a higher quality designation. In general, with oak aging…
Who’s Your Daddy?: Merlot
“Like” The Academic Wino on Facebook by clicking here! Follow The Academic Wino on Twitter by clicking here! (@TheAcademicWino) The “Who’s Your Daddy” series takes a brief look at the parentage of grapes, in order to get a better understanding of where…
Determining Wine Preferences by Olfactory Cues and Aromatic Attributes
“Like” The Academic Wino on Facebook by clicking here! Follow The Academic Wino on Twitter by clicking here! (@TheAcademicWino) Studies on olfactory influences on physiological and neurological responses are not new to science. It has been found that 80% of flavor sensations…