Terroir: the ever elusive concept of a physical interaction between the soil and the flavors and aromas of a wine made from grapes grown in that environment. Does it exist? Scientifically, the jury is still out. So far, there hasn’t…
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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? …
“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…