One of the most controversial aspects of the wine tasting note is arguably the concept of minerality. There is little scientific consensus regarding what minerality actually IS, and there doesn’t seem to be much (if any) peer-reviewed science supporting a…
Among many in the wine industry, a wine exhibiting “Brett character” is generally thought of as negative and highly undesired in most wines. This idea has been and still is a source of debate for some wine industry professionals, particularly…
“Wine Technology of the Future” is a series on The Academic Wino that features new inventions and patents that attempt to make your wine experience easier and more enjoyable. Previously on this series, we’ve introduced the “self-aerating wine bottle”; the…
“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…