ITHACA, New York, Sept. 23 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:

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Palette versus palate: Wine drinkers embrace a spectrum of wine colors

By Laura Reiley, Cornell Chronicle

September 23, 2026

When a glass of red wine arrives at the table, most drinkers make a snap judgment before taking a sip. Is the color deep enough? Does the hue suggest quality, or raise a red flag?