Tannins from oak barrels that flavor wine are 'fingerprinted' by researchers
April 06, 2026
April 06, 2026
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 6 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Tannins from oak barrels that flavor wine are 'fingerprinted' by researchers
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -For centuries, wine has been aged in oak barrels with the wood imparting flavors described as coconut, vanilla, spice, caramel and smoke, to name a few, that affect the taste and mouthfeel of the wine. But scientists have been unabl . . .
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Tannins from oak barrels that flavor wine are 'fingerprinted' by researchers
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -For centuries, wine has been aged in oak barrels with the wood imparting flavors described as coconut, vanilla, spice, caramel and smoke, to name a few, that affect the taste and mouthfeel of the wine. But scientists have been unabl . . .