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…
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Cellulose Polymers Shown to Reduce “Brett” Character in Wines
Ethylphenols are compounds that are known to be present in wines and other alcoholic beverages, and often produce “off” flavors such as pharmaceutical or animal-like (e.g. “horse sweat” or leather tones), and are considered to be responsible for “Brett character”…
Using Ultrasound Technology to Combat Wine Spoilage: A Novel Approach
Many types of bacteria and yeasts are relied upon in the winemaking process. However, sometimes these organisms can cause the resulting wine to spoil. Often, this spoilage results in undesirable textures as well as off odors or flavors in the…