More subtly, heat influences volatile compounds that turn into gas—that’s the “nose” you get when tasting wine—which break down under higher temperatures. “The profiles tend to get pushed to what sensory scientists would call the ‘cooked’ side of the spectrum: more jammy, or like cooked fruit,” says Gambetta. “This can be a good thing. Some … Read more
People could reduce how much wine they buy in pubs if the biggest serving is removed from sale, a new study has found. Typically a large measure of wine at a bar is 250ml. And researchers at the University of Cambridge have now said people could be “nudged” into drinking less if this was smaller. … Read more
Sales of soft drinks and low-alcohol pints and wines are being boosted by a huge rise in the number of sober young adults who are drinking either less or no alcohol at all. Nearly half (44 per cent) of 18–24-year-olds were regular drinkers of alcohol alternatives in 2023, compared to 31 per cent in 2022.And … Read more
