Vegetal

Used to describe a wine with off-putting AROMAS and flavors reminiscent of stewed or canned green beans, asparagus, artichokes, and the like.

What does the word saignée mean in French?

A. Running

B. Bleeding

C. Blending

D. Staining

Saignée is the process of “bleeding” or drawing pink juice off red grapes soon after fermentation begins. This process–which is widely used to make rosé–also results in concentrating the remaining red wine, since the ratio of skins to juice in the tank is increased when some pink juice is drawn off.

Bouchon

A type of restaurant in Lyon, France, known for serving traditional Lyonnaise dishes, which are often rich and hearty. The goal of a bouchon is not haute cuisine but a friendly and personal atmosphere. There… Continue reading

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