/oss/taxonomy/term/5118/all en /oss/article/artificial-wine-really <p>Cat pee, a mouse nest, wet dog, sauerkraut, burnt match, moldy socks, rotten eggs, vanilla, menthol, and plastic bandage. An unusual list to be sure. But there is a connection. These are all terms used by expert wine tasters to describe “notes” that make up the symphony of aromas and flavours experienced when sipping a sample of the beverage that has delighted people for over 6000 years. Indeed, the conversion of grapes into wine is one of the oldest chemical processes known to humankind! And what a complex and fascinating process it is!</p> Thu, 21 Jan 2021 21:54:06 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 8570 at /oss