This Issue: TCA

By Marvin R. Shanken and Thomas Matthews

Three little letters. One major problem. TCA (the abbreviation for 2,4,6-trichloroanisole) is a chemical that imparts musty flavors and drying tannins to wine. Even in tiny amounts—as little.....

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