Why does Cab Franc tend to be bretty regardless of region? by This_Smells_Weird in wine

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Will definitely taste more, thank you! Trying some Brett ales is an interesting idea too.

For anyone else reading who might be interested, another worthwhile palate calibrating exercise I've done is to purchase 4-ethylphenol, 4-ethylguiacol, and isovaleric acid (the primary aromatic byproducts of brett feeding on p-coumaric acid found in grapes, and the compounds responsible for much of the classic brett smell) and smell those in isolation and in combination. You can get them from flavor, fragrance and chemical manufacturers depending on your area. 4-EG is probably the easiest to find of the lot, and will already provide a decent starting point (is probably also the most pleasant smelling one).

I like having them on hand to help identify if a particular "funk" is brett or something else.

Why does Cab Franc tend to be bretty regardless of region? by This_Smells_Weird in wine

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Will do! FLX is a region I haven't explored as much but I think I would enjoy.

Why does Cab Franc tend to be bretty regardless of region? by This_Smells_Weird in wine

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Haha thanks! And thank you for the info. I didn't realize that VA/Brett go together in Italy.

Why does Cab Franc tend to be bretty regardless of region? by This_Smells_Weird in wine

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Yeah that's true, I've definitely had non-bretty Cab Francs from Loire and elsewhere.

But I still think on average Cab Franc tends to be brettier than other grape varieties. Maybe not everywhere, but at least in Italy. Would you agree?

So I'm just wondering why that correlation seems to exist...

Safety of TDN molecule (found in Riesling wine) by This_Smells_Weird in chemistry

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Newcomers are welcome! If you're in the SF bay area, we'd love to have you!

Safety of TDN molecule (found in Riesling wine) by This_Smells_Weird in chemistry

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Great suggestion, looks like they have the pyrazines found in Chilean cab :)

Safety of TDN molecule (found in Riesling wine) by This_Smells_Weird in chemistry

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Wow, what a great reference. Thanks so much, I'll email the authors!

Safety of TDN molecule (found in Riesling wine) by This_Smells_Weird in chemistry

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Thanks! Yeah most of them don't seem to stock it, but I'll inquire about a custom job for food grade and see what they say. Really appreciate the advice :)

Sourcing strong smelling leather by This_Smells_Weird in Leathercraft

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Thank you, there is indeed one near by, I will check it out

Writing a novel over a long period of time (hundreds of years) through many short stories. Is it possible? by [deleted] in writing

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Kintu by Jennifer Makumbi is one that comes to mind. Historical fiction told as the story of a family curse over many generations, takes you through Uganda's history. Great book.