Wine Terms
Like any subject wine has developed its own language. Here you´ll find explanations of them
Camilla's champagne  Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, thinks an English sparkling wine should be called Champagne. Peter F May disagrees. Confusing Wine Names  Wine can be confusing and when names look alike even the expert can be stumped. Here are some that are not exactly homonyms but they are wines and wine terms that sound alike and cause confusion, says Peter F May, so if you want to know Barbera from Barbaresco, Muscat from Muscadet, or Montepulciano Definition of Terroir  Terroir is one of those wine terms that you come across as you get interested in the subject But getting a clear explanation of what it really means has been difficult -- until now. Peter F May has the official definition.
More Confusing Wine Names  They’re not exactly homonyms but they are wines and wine terms that sound alike and cause confusion, so if you want to know Pouilly Fumé from Pouilly Fuisse, Syrah from Petit Sirah and Variety from Varietal read on.
Wine Terms from ABV to BIB  Wine, like many interests and businesses, has a language of its own. Peter F May explains terms in common usage that you may hear at tastings and winery visits. Wine Terms from Bin to Brix  Wine, like many interests and business, has a language of its own. The following entry in our expanding glossary explains terms in common usage at tastings and winery visits from BIN to BRIX.
If you have any requests for explanations to be added to the glossary, please ask. Wine Terms from Brut to Chateau  Wine, like many interests and business, has a language of its own. The following entry in our expanding glossary explains terms in common usage at tastings and winery visits from Brut to Chateau. Wine Terms from Claret to Cold Stabilisation  Wine, like many interests and business, has a language of its own. The following entry in our expanding glossary explains terms in common usage at tastings and winery visits from Claret to Cold Stabilisation. Wine Terms from Cover Crops to Disgorgement  Wine, like many interests and business, has a language of its own. The following entry in our expanding glossary explains terms in common usage at tastings and winery visits from Cover Crops to Disgorgement Wine Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Wine Site Map
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