Explore your sensitivity to different aromas. Explain the origins of specific flavours. Identify flavour faults consistently. Take your tasting game to the next level by attending a masterclass or trying a tasting kit. Find out more below.
Event calendar
| Event | Venue | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red wine masterclass [FULLY BOOKED] | WSET School London | London, UK | 16 Oct 2023 |
| White wine masterclass [FULLY BOOKED] | WSET School London | London, UK | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Certified Cicerone® beer tasting exam | Two Chefs FoodBar | Amsterdam, NL | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Wine faults masterclass | Berlin Wine School | Berlin, DE | 13 Nov 2023 |
| White wine masterclass (part of IHK geprüfter Sommelier) | Villa Verde | Hamburg, DE | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Beer masterclass (CRAFT college) | Brouwerij Martinus | Groningen, NL | 16 Nov 2023 |
| White wine masterclass – Sommelier edition | Bedales at Leadenhall | London, UK | 27 Nov 2023 |
| Wine faults masterclass – TBC | Hedonism Wines | London, UK | 22 Jan 2024 |
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List of wine flavour compounds
Below is a list of compounds known to affect wine flavour. Flavour compound Descriptor Origin 1-Methylpyrrole-2-methanethiol Hazelnut Chardonnay 1-Octen-3-ol Mushroom Mouldy grapes 2,3,5-Trimethylpyrazine Chocolate Oak 2,6-Dichlorophenol Antiseptic Chlorophenol taint 2-Aminoacetophenone Artificial grape Premature oxidation 2-Ethoxyhexa-3,5-diene Geranium leaves Geranium taint 2-Furanmethanethiol Toasty Sparkling wine bottle ageing 2-Methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyrazine Mouldy Fungal must 2-Methyl-3-furanthiol Meaty Oak 2-MIB Mouldy Cork…
Sauvignon Blanc and its supposed cat pee aroma – The lowdown on 4-MMP
Introduction One of the varietal aromatic compounds of Sauvignon Blanc is 4-MMP. In terms of its sensory descriptors it is almost like a chameleon: sometimes it smells like a box tree and on other occasions it will remind you of gooseberries. Some people indeed dare to say cat pee. Origins Flavour scientists have identified 4-MMP…
Green bell pepper flavour in white wine
This flavour is neither the result of using green pepper extract, nor is it associated with soaking bell peppers in wine! So where does the often-mentioned aroma of green bell pepper come from? OriginsIt is widely accepted that the aromatic compound 2-isobutyl-3-methoxypyrazine is responsible for this flavour note. It is often abbreviated to IBMP and…
About Sietze
Enthusiastic individual ready to teach you about the flavour of beer and wine.
