Wine aficionados rely on taste and _____ in perceiving the flavor of a wine.
A)olfaction
B)haptic perception
C)Gestalt grouping principles
D)audition

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Olfaction, or the sense of smell, plays a crucial role in perceiving the flavor of wine. Without the sense of smell, wine would only be perceived as sour, salty, sweet, bitter, or umami (savory). However, the aromas released by the wine during swirling and sniffing contribute significantly to a wine's overall flavor profile. Haptic perception (the sense of touch), Gestalt grouping principles (the way the brain organizes sensory information), and audition (the sense of hearing) do not play significant roles in perceiving the flavor of wine.

Wine Aficionados Rely on Taste and _____ in Perceiving the Flavor