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The Science behind Opening a Bottle of Champagne
33:08 - 36:25 (03:16)
Learn how an ice cold salt bath can help remove a cork or cap from a bottle of champagne and why it creates a yeast plug.
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The riddler is a crucial job in the wine industry.
33:08 - 33:57 (00:48)
Wine Industry
Summary
The riddler is a crucial job in the wine industry. By manually turning thousands of bottles every day, they help collect dead yeast cells near the neck of the bottle, producing clearer and smoother wine.
ChapterThe Science behind Opening a Bottle of Champagne
EpisodeSelects: How Champagne Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The wine bottling process involves removing the cork or cap, creating a yeast plug, and allowing sediment called lees to form.
33:57 - 36:25 (02:27)
Wine
Summary
The wine bottling process involves removing the cork or cap, creating a yeast plug, and allowing sediment called lees to form. The neck of the bottle is then placed in an ice bath to facilitate removal of the yeast plug.