Mousiness is one of the most elusive and unsettling faults in wine. Unlike many defects, it doesn’t appear in the aroma. Instead, it emerges after the sip, lingering on the finish in a way that can surprise even experienced tasters.<...

Sometimes a glass of wine smells like dark fruit and spice. Other times, something unexpected appears — leather, earth, even a hint of barnyard. For some wine lovers, those aromas add intrigue. For others, they signal a flaw.In this epis...

Why does a wine sometimes smell like vinegar, or even nail polish remover?In this episode of The Wine Lab, Andreea explores the science behind volatile acidity, one of the most confusing aspects of wine aroma. While small...

Is that wine flawed… or just different?In this episode of The Wine Lab, Andreea explores the difference between wine faults and flaws before turning to one of the most powerful forces in wine chemistry: oxidation.What cau...

Have you ever stood in the wine aisle holding a bottle and thought, “Am I overthinking this?”In this episode of The Wine Lab, Andreea  unpacks why wine labels can feel so confusing, even to people who work in wine.