] "All over the world, molecular biologists are tinkering ] with DNA to find ways to improve the quality of wine. ] Already they can do wonders, conjuring up rare but ] desirable flavours and aromas, and adding body and ] complexity to bog-standard plonk. Gene technology can ] also eliminate the spoilage compounds that can make wine ] taste like sweaty socks, and even get rid of those ] nasties that give you a bad head in the morning." |