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Aroma - The fragrance of fresh fruit directly
related to the variety of grape used to make the
wine.
Bouquet - The odors that develop in wine after
the finish of the fermentation are designated
bouquet |
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The appearance of wine is judged
upon whether or not the wine Seems clear, free of
sediment or suspended material. |
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A normal characteristic of some
young wines, usually caused by an excess of
tannin. Usually lessens with age. lt has a
puckering effect on the mouth. |
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The proper proportion of sugar and
acidity as well as the other principal constituents
of wine. |
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The consistency, thickness or substance
of a wine. A full-bodied wine should be sipped. |
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A wine breathes or oxidizes when it
comes in contact wit air. In general, red wines
need more airing than whites, and young red,
with high tannin content, require most of all. |
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Wines containing large amounts of
colloidal material or of suspended particles. |
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This much-abused word means
nothing more than lacking in sweetness. The
degree of dryness is determined by the
proportion of total grape sugar converted to
alcohol. |
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A science that deals with wine
and wine making. |
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A broad term that covers the
whole process of turning grapes into wine. It
includes fermentation, clarification and aging.
The science of wine making. |
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The cultivation of the vine; also
the science of grape production. |
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Pleasingly strong in flavor, bouquet,
and/or taste. |
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Term for wine made wholly or
predominantly from the grape variety named on
the label. For example, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay,
Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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Vitis Vinifera vs
Vitis Lambrusca |
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Vinifera is from the old vine and the Lambrusca is from the North Amerca vine. |
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Table wine (still wines)
Sparkiling Wines
Fortified Wines ( Brandy added) |
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Sweetness - tip of tounge
Sourness - side of tounge
Saltiness - middle area
Bitterness - Back of tounge
Umami(savory) - middle
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