Mercaptans

July 17, 2019

Offensive-smelling compounds that result from poor winemaking when hydrogen sulfide combines with components in the wine. The aromas can include putrid food, skunk, and burnt rubber.

When pairing a dessert with a sweet wine, the dessert should be sweeter than the wine to enhance the latter’s flavor.

Percentage share of the U.S. wine market now owned by E & J Gallo. The Gallo family’s increased dominance comes as a result of their recent purchase of 30 wine brands from Constellation, for a… Continue reading

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