Wine Faults Flashcards

1
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culprit behind cork taint

A

a mold that can grow in and on the bark of the cork oak tree, on the winemaking implements, or within the winery. this mold interacts with other compounds and produces a chemical known as TCA

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cork taint affects -% of bottles

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1-8%

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