wine

Why Do Our Mouths Feel Dry After Drinking Wine?

That strange, dry mouth feel after drinking wine happens when tannins in tannic acid bind with mucins on the tongue, causing friction on the tongue’s surface.

Did Science Really Say I Should Eat This?

Coffee, chocolate and wine are all good for me, because science says so? Think again, writes Sim Shuzhen in this month's Bug Report.

Polyphenols Soften Alcohol’s Impact On Liver

Compounds found in wine and whisky reduce the harmful effects of ethanol on the liver, study shows.

Climate Change Will Produce Wine Winners And Losers

Climate change may benefit vineyards in New Zealand while those in South Australia may suffer, says a leading climate scientist.