Taste is fundamentally a somatic sensation, meaning a sense of touch. When we discuss taste, we’re essentially referring to the tactile sensations involving pressure, density, and friction within our mouths. For example, when tannins precipitate proteins to the tongue’s surface, thereby creating friction and abrasion, this is recognized as astringency. The Five Basic Tastes Contrary…
Why is Olfaction Important? Smell, or olfaction, is integral to our survival strategy, playing a vital role in identifying prey or predator, ensuring safety in the things we consume, and in the identification of family or stranger. Smell is unique in its neurological processing from other senses, having a more direct pathway from the receptor…
It’s often said that you eat with your eyes. This concept underscores the seamless integration between our visual and olfactory systems. Our brains work tirelessly to confirm the reality that our senses are presenting to us. A disconnection between sight and taste would be unsettling—imagine biting into an orange only to find it tastes like…
Winemakers meticulously select the yeast for their wine fermentation based on several carefully considered criteria, tailored to ensure that each bottle delivers the perfect symphony of taste and aroma. So, what are some of the essential criteria that winemakers look for when selecting yeasts? Let’s take a deeper dive: 1. Cell Wall Strength: Because red wines…
As wine connoisseurs, enthusiasts, or even occasional drinkers, we appreciate the distinct and unique flavors of different wines. There is an exciting complexity behind every bottle’s journey from the grapes on the vine to the finished product in your glass. Let us venture into the world of fermentation, one of the key components that shape…