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C O U R S E L E C T U R E Assessing Wine: Color, Clarity, Viscosity Notes taken on April 10, 2015 by Edward Tanguay |
sensory evaluation of wine accesses:
determined by components
aroma and flavor compounds
color and clarity of wine
appropriate for fortified wines
but indicates oxidation in white wines
with time: color deepens to yellow
provides an indication of its body
can be easily assessed by swirling the glass
tears formed on side of glass
high levels of sugar or alcohol
e.g. sweet and fortified wines
visual assessment can determine