Wine Aromas and Compounds DataBase

Information about aromas
Cardboard Carnation Cauliflower

Aroma profile for Carnation

A defect resulting from production of a volatile phenol. (The cause is a decarboxylation reaction of cinnamic acids catalyzed by a yeast enzyme during fermentation.)

Chemicals contributing to aroma:
4-vinyl guaiacol

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