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AWRI: <strong>Identification</strong> Of The Major Drivers Of ‘Phenolic’ Taste In White W<strong>in</strong>es<br />

i Abstract<br />

The effects <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> phenolic composition, alcohol and acidity levels <strong>of</strong> white w<strong>in</strong>es on <strong>the</strong>ir mouth-feel<br />

and <strong>taste</strong> (astr<strong>in</strong>gency, bitterness, viscosity, oil<strong>in</strong>ess, and hotness/pungency) were assessed. Phenolic<br />

composition impacts on <strong>the</strong>se attributes, but <strong>the</strong> size <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> effect depends on w<strong>in</strong>e alcohol and pH.<br />

Conversely, some phenolics reduced <strong>the</strong> astr<strong>in</strong>gency and hotness <strong>of</strong> white w<strong>in</strong>e that directly resulted<br />

from <strong>the</strong>ir low pH and high alcohol levels. Higher bitterness can be attributed to phenolics, but <strong>the</strong><br />

specific types responsible are yet to be identified. Lastly phenolics were important <strong>in</strong> def<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g style<br />

and quality <strong>of</strong> white w<strong>in</strong>es, but were perceived to be less important by consumers.<br />

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