Capsule
A capsule is the molded plastic, bimetal, or aluminum sheath that fits over the cork… Continue reading
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Diurnal Temperature Fluctuation
The difference in temperature from the coolest point in the morning to the warmest point… Continue reading
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Muselet
Meaning “muzzle” in English, a muselet (pronounced MOOSE-eh-lay) is the wire cage that holds a… Continue reading
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Certified California Sustainable
A Certified California Sustainable winery or vineyard must satisfy 95 eco-friendly criteria including, energy and… Continue reading
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Crémant
The word crémant is used to describe a French sparkling wine that is made outside… Continue reading
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Scion
Most vines are composed of two parts: the part above ground, the scion (SIGH-on) and… Continue reading
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Veraison
Veraison (ver-AY-zhun) is happening right now all over California. It’s the time in a vine’s… Continue reading
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Missoula Floods
During the Last Ice Age, the repeated episodic freezing and melting of glaciers near Lake… Continue reading
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Chaptalization
The addition of cane or beet sugar to wine must before or during fermentation to… Continue reading
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Bouchon
A type of restaurant in Lyon, France, known for serving traditional Lyonnaise dishes, which are… Continue reading
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Smaragd
This Austrian term is used only in the Wachau region of Lower Austria for the… Continue reading
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Ampelography
The science of identifying and classifying grapevines according to their physical properties, such as the… Continue reading
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