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White wine masterclassStreatham Wine HouseLondon, UK13 Sept 2023
Red wine masterclassStreatham Wine HouseLondon, UK14 Sept 2023
Certified Cicerone® beer tasting examTwo Chefs FoodBarAmsterdam, NL20 Oct 2023

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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…

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