flickr.com/photos/quinnanya/2922863195/ It has been well documented that the phenolic composition of wine differs depending upon a variety of factors: including, but not limited to; the type of grape, environmental conditions, disease pressures, soil type, geographical location, and grape maturity status. …
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Influence of Toasting on Antioxidant Capacity and Phenolic Composition of Oak-Aged Wine
There have been a significant number of studies focused on examining the antioxidant power of wine, studies of which are no stranger to The Academic Wino. Antioxidants and other polyphenols in wine have been shown to be linked to a…
Role of Melatonin in Grapes: Joining Resveratrol and Anthocyanins as the Trifecta of Healthy Wine Components
http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelreuter/4568203319/ There have been countless studies investigating the role of melatonin in human and other animal systems, however, very few studies have studied the role of melatonin in plants. In animals, melatonin is highly involved in the regulation…
The Influence of Sour Rot on the Chemical Composition and Overall Quality of Wine
Even with the greatest wine maker in the world, if the grapes are poor quality, the wine will likely be poor quality. Obtaining high-quality grapes is of utmost importance to vineyard owners and winemakers alike, and avoiding disease and rot…