The claim that sweetness/alcohol values are standardized across Madeira producers is overbroad; AppendixIII later calls values indicative. Fortifying-spirit flavor and toasted notes are not unique identifiers, and these are not whiskey-finishing outcome data.
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Madeira's freshness and oxidative/heated character are contrasted with tawny port, oxidative sherry and Vin Santo. Muscat and Grenache-based VDNs illustrate fruit-led fortification, while Rutherglen Muscat is compared with PX through baked versus dried-fruit impressions.
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Madeira, VDNs and Rutherglen: distinguish processes behind similar flavors
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Madeira's freshness and oxidative/heated character are contrasted with tawny port, oxidative sherry and Vin Santo. Muscat and Grenache-based VDNs illustrate fruit-led fortification, while Rutherglen Muscat is compared with PX through baked versus dried-fruit impressions.
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The claim that sweetness/alcohol values are standardized across Madeira producers is overbroad; AppendixIII later calls values indicative. Fortifying-spirit flavor and toasted notes are not unique identifiers, and these are not whiskey-finishing outcome data.
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