Ronin wrote on Thu, 9 Aug 2007 13:37:29 -0700:

R> On 2007-08-01 18:36:25 -0700, "st.helier"
>
R> said:

??>> SYDNEY - Australian scientists say they have identified
??>> the substance that gives some red wines a distinctive
??>> peppery aroma, a discovery that could have major
??>> implications for the multi-billion dollar wine industry.
??>>
??>> The aroma, often found in fuller-bodied wines made from
??>> shiraz or cabernet sauvignon grapes, was until now assumed
??>> to be linked with climate.

Interesting! What is it chemically?

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

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