date:Feb 24, 2016
sitively affect the structure of the wine.
Through the study of phenols, the wine is broken down into its key chemical components to determine the optimal levels of extraction while the grape skins are in contact with the freshly pressed grape juice.
This process determines a wine's color, flavor and texture. The variations in the phenol levels come from the terrior and something that is inherently natural in vineyard and in the fruit. The science of phenols is used as a predictor of wine qual