Examining the Ingredients That Make Red Wine Look, Smell and Taste The Way It Does

The latest episode of “What’s Inside” by Wired takes a look at the ingredients that make red wine look, smell and taste the way it does.

Oenophiles wax poetic about the look, feel, smell, and taste of red wine. But what’s actually inside the drink? Dozens of complicated molecules from the grape’s juice, seeds, and skin. Oh, and alcohol.

Yummy.

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.