oenology
Americannoun
noun
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Origin of oenology
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"An hour or two of exposure is enough to trigger glycosylation, or the binding of smoke to the sugars in the grapes," said oenology consultant Clement Prelat, who is advising winemakers in the area.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
That includes a sixth century account of the purchase of grape vines written on papyrus and books on viticulture and oenology dating from the 14th through 19th centuries.
From New York Times ● Apr. 18, 2022
Their letter galvanized support and financial donations, and within weeks the pair had established a scholarship fund for minority students studying viticulture and oenology at the California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 2, 2021
French technicians and consultants were hired by new world wineries to teach them the new science of oenology, and the classic French style.
From The Guardian ● May 15, 2018
He was curious about oenology but repelled by the formality of the field’s traditional course of study.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2016
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