Winemaking has undergone a scientific revolution over the past 30 yrs. Young winemakers now graduate from university programs laden with chemistry courses. Sugar levels in
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The Science of Wine: Some New Data
A couple recent developments in the science of wine are noteworthy. In the never ending debates about terroir and minerality, studies by geologist Andrew Maltman
Is Terroir Real or a Marketing Gimmick?
Few terms in the wine world are more controversial than “terroir“, the French word meaning “of the soil”. “Terroir” refers to the influence of soil
Controversies in the Wine World: The Latest on Terroir and Screwcaps
The concept of terroir generates lots of disagreement in the wine world. (“Terroir “ is the French word that refers to the claim that the
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 