November 2, 2026
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Smell Disorder

By Karen MacNeil


I just read a depressing fact in in Smithsonian magazine (“Sniffing Out the ScienceThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A. The day that Champagne bottles are disgorged after secondary fermentation

B. A particular breed of sheep that graze on cover crops in Rhône vineyards

C. An above ground cellar where wine is stored and aged in Bordeaux

D. The level of barrel toast preferred for aging Burgundy wine