Dr Leigh Francis is a highly experienced chemist and sensory scientist, who leads the AWRI’s sensory and flavour research. He chatted to Drew about the minty/eucalypt flavours that can end up in red wine, thanks to gum trees planted near vineyards.

EPISODE LINKS
Eucalyptus character in wine (fact sheet)
What makes a red wine green? (article)

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