Ullage
Ullage (ULL edge) is the space that develops near the neck and shoulder inside a… Continue reading
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Petrol
One of the characteristics certain rieslings have is what is commonly called “petrol”—a potent, distinctive… Continue reading
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Musque
The term musque (moose KAY) refers to an especially aromatic version of a grape variety.… Continue reading
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Ice
The word ice is usually used along with the word wine, as in ice wine… Continue reading
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Fiasco
Literally, “a flask,” but more often the word fiasco is used to describe the bulbous,… Continue reading
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Tartrates
Usually found clinging to the bottom of a cork, tartrates look like bits of crushed… Continue reading
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Millerandage
A viticultural problem caused by abnormal pollination, millerandage results in differently sized berries within one… Continue reading
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Rough
Used to describe the coarse texture of a (usually young) tannic red wine before. Aging… Continue reading
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Vanillin
A compound in oak barrels that is ultimately imparted to wine as a flavor and… Continue reading
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Veraison
The time in summer when grape berries change color signaling the onset of final ripening.… Continue reading
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Glycerine
Also called glycerol, glycerine is a colorless, odorless, slightly sweet, oily substance that is a… Continue reading
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Lagar
A shallow stone or cement trough in which grapes are trodden by foot (usually for… Continue reading
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