[quantim]

with my apologies to the winos on this thread...could the same be achieved by drinking grape juice ?

Good question, that's why they keep studying.

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[Victor]

"....with my apologies to the winos on this thread...could the same be achieved by drinking grape juice ? Good question, that's why they keep studying....."

Polyphenols are a result of alcoholic fermentation. They aren't there as much before fermentation. In fact, phenols and polyphenols contribute a lot to a good red wine's structure and complexity.

My first guess would be that fresh grape juice will not get the same result.