Much of wine’s aesthetic appeal lies in the unique sensory experience of wine aromas. Our sense of smell may be … More
Tag: Chemistry
Wine Masterclass #8 How do I know this is a quality wine?
One of the questions that really baffles novice winos is “how do I know whether this is a good quality … More
Floral Wines
Flowers can brighten a room or brighten someone’s day. They have been contemplated for their beauty in painting, poetry and … More
In Defense of Sommeliers
This is part of a conversation between Dr. B at buddha walks into a wine bar and I on the … More
From physics, to form, to music: A journey into varietal aromas in 3 red wines
Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier, a French nobleman and scientist from the 18th century known as the father of chemistry, discovered the … More
The universe in a glass and the chemistry of varietal aromas: a journey into three white wines
“A poet once said: The whole universe is in a glass of wine. We will probably never know in what … More
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