Whether you’re a wine lover, a scientist, or just curious about how taste works, this session will have you rethinking what’s in your glass.
What makes a wine feel smooth? Why does one sip leave your mouth watering while another dries it out? The answers lie in acidity, tannins, and believe it or not, tribology.
In this PCS-filmed wine tasting, Professor Nic Spencer joins Steven Horder, Kieran Nar, and Ben Wainwright at the PCS offices for a deep dive into the science behind what we taste.
✔️ How tannins affect lubrication and mouthfeel
✔️ Why acidity makes you salivate, and what that means for balance
✔️ The hidden mechanics of taste, friction, and fluid dynamics
✔️ What makes a wine truly great from a scientific perspective
🍇 The wines on the table:
Whether you’re a wine lover, a scientist, or just curious about how taste works, this session will have you rethinking what’s in your glass.
