It is well documented that red wine has certain properties which provide health benefits when consumed in moderation. Polyphenols in particular, which are concentrated in the skins and seeds, provide protection against cardiovascular diseases and act as antioxidants which act…
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Manipulating the “Peppery” Aroma of Wines: The Characterization of Rotundone
There are many compounds in wine that contribute to the aroma and flavor of each varietal, though only a small number of those actually have a distinctive aromatic characteristic assigned to them individually. Most aromatic qualities are a result of…
Applying Oak Extracts to Grape Vines: A Novel Approach to Producing Oak-Style Wines?
For today’s post, we will set out to examine a paper published in March of this year in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry regarding the aroma of wine and possible viticulture techniques for altering aroma of varietal wines.…