Wine, one of humanity’s oldest and most celebrated beverages, reflects the complex interplay between environment, science, and craftsmanship. This seminar, Science of Wine, will decipher wine from grape to glass, highlighting the factors that shape its taste, aroma, and quality. Key influences include the growing environment—commonly known as terroir—as well as winemaking choices, maturation, and storage, all of which leave a lasting imprint on the final product. The seminar will also introduce the Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT), developed by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), which provides a scientific and structured framework for assessing wine. Through this method, participants will explore how sensory perception can be analyzed objectively, moving beyond subjective impressions to consistent evaluation. A practical demonstration will accompany the discussion, including an experiment comparing different wine glasses to illustrate how vessel design alters aroma and flavor perception. This hands-on element will connect theory to practice, underlying the scientific foundations of wine appreciation.
Originally from Taiwan, Dr. Jing-Wun Li is an immunologist. Her PhD was jointly awarded by Technische Universität Dresden and King’s College London. She specializes in cellular therapy, GMP-compliant CAR Treg manufacturing, and T cell biology. Alongside her biomedical career, Jing-Wun discovered her passion for wine in 2016, shortly after moving to Germany. What began as curiosity soon became a deep interest, and during the pandemic in 2020, she decided to explore the science behind wine more seriously with the training by Wine Spirit Education Trust (WSET). She is WSET Level 2 certified and currently pursuing Level 3. Since early 2025, she has been hosting wine events and offering wine consultations.
Wine, one of humanity’s oldest and most celebrated beverages, reflects the complex interplay between environment, science, and craftsmanship. This seminar, Science of Wine, will decipher wine from grape to glass, highlighting the factors that shape its taste, aroma, and quality. Key influences include the growing environment—commonly known as terroir—as well as winemaking choices, maturation, and storage, all of which leave a lasting imprint on the final product. The seminar will also introduce the Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT), developed by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), which provides a scientific and structured framework for assessing wine. Through this method, participants will explore how sensory perception can be analyzed objectively, moving beyond subjective impressions to consistent evaluation. A practical demonstration will accompany the discussion, including an experiment comparing different wine glasses to illustrate how vessel design alters aroma and flavor perception. This hands-on element will connect theory to practice, underlying the scientific foundations of wine appreciation.
Originally from Taiwan, Dr. Jing-Wun Li is an immunologist. Her PhD was jointly awarded by Technische Universität Dresden and King’s College London. She specializes in cellular therapy, GMP-compliant CAR Treg manufacturing, and T cell biology. Alongside her biomedical career, Jing-Wun discovered her passion for wine in 2016, shortly after moving to Germany. What began as curiosity soon became a deep interest, and during the pandemic in 2020, she decided to explore the science behind wine more seriously with the training by Wine Spirit Education Trust (WSET). She is WSET Level 2 certified and currently pursuing Level 3. Since early 2025, she has been hosting wine events and offering wine consultations.
