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Acidification
10 Dec 2004 by JR
Max Eyzaguirre of Chile question: The OWC says that acidification of wines in the latter stages can be detected. Besides the obvious acid taste, is there a particular aroma or taste that would make it stand out versus natural acidity? Also, on the subject of acidity, if it can affect the colour, specifically in red wines, could I not determine the level of acidity in a red wine by its hue? Thanks answer: On the basis of my own experience, I could not nominate a specific flavour that is associated with careless acidification - just unintegrated, harsh acidity as a component in the tasting experience. Given that...

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