Methods for Analyzing Phenolics in Research

Chromatographic and spectroscopic methods important to the analysis of grape and wine phenolics are described. The developmental history of these methods is presented, and associated enological applications are summarized. [C]hemists interested in polyphenols, in common with the majority of scientists, tackle today’s problems with yesterday’s tools, i.e., current problems are attacked with methods which are inadequate and to that extent are already out of date. . .[t]he discovery and quick application of new methods or developments and extensions of existing methods is therefore of first importance (Brown 1964).