Wine Appreciation Also Improves As A Person Gets Older
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Tertiary notes or flavors of the wine starts to emerge as it gets older. The young wine would have the taste of fresh fruit that gradually becomes more subdued and transforms into a taste of dried fruit. But as it gets older, different flavors can be perceived like honey, hay, herbal notes, mushroom, and earth. […]
The researchers also took saliva samples and examined how much each study participant could produce, as well as the pH level of the saliva, the protein content, and enzyme activities. Then, they assessed how well the participants would be able to perceive the smokey and peppery aromas in red wine.
They found that older individuals have a more sensitive palate to these aromas and rated them more intensely compared to younger drinkers. […]
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