Commune

A small village that is often an APPELLATION. In Bordeaux, the communes of Margaux, Pauillac, St.-Julien, and St.-Estèphe are famous appellations. Communes are also the lowest level of administrative division in France, and as such, are the equivalent of incorporated cities in the U.S.

Alcohol does not, in and of itself, contribute flavor to wine.

Answer: False.

Besides a feeling of fullness and roundness on the palate, alcohol contributes a slight sense of sweetness. For example, wines that are generally high in alcohol such as California zinfandels and Australian shirazes often have a slightly sweet flavor. That sweetness comes not just from the ripeness of the grapes, but also from the alcohol that was created during fermentation.

Glycerine

Also called glycerol, glycerine is a colorless, odorless, slightly sweet, oily substance that is a minor by-product of fermentation. Though often commented on by tasters, glycerine probably makes no more than a negligible contribution to… Continue reading

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