Episode 52: Wine
An episode of the Distillations | Science History Institute podcast, hosted by Science History Institute, titled "Episode 52: Wine" was published on December 5, 2008 and runs 10 minutes.
December 5, 2008 ·10m · Distillations | Science History Institute
Episode Description
Americans are still relatively new to consuming wine—but they do so with gusto during the holiday season. On today’s show we take a look at the chemistry of this intoxicating substance: its aroma, its flavor, and its sometimes unwanted side effects.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:31 Introduction
00:52 Element of the Week: Oxygen
02:54 Mystery Solved! Sulfites and Hangovers
05:35 Feature: Organic Wines
10:11 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Hilary Domush and Eric Mack for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.
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