Wine Glossary - “an easy to use layman’s guide”
This glossary is a selection of wine related terms which are fun to know but no one should feel it a necessity to know these words in order to enjoy a nice glass of wine.
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fermentation: The process where yeast converts sugar into alcohol
fining: A process whereby a substance is added to the wine to clarify the wine. The substance has particles adhere to it and then falls to the bottom of the container. The result is ultimately a bottle of wine without sediment.clear wine.
finish: After a taste of the wine the last favor you notice.
fruit wines:wine can be produced from apples, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and more, some of these fruit wines are 100% fruit while others are blended with grapes (yes, we know grapes are fruit but….)
refers to wine made from fruit including: blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, blackberry
gyropalette: A large grate holding bottles of sparkling wine or champagne. This crate turns to allow riddling to take place.
harvest: The time of year when the grapes are picked by hand or machine. In the northern hemisphere this is typically between August and November. Harvest occurs in the southern hemisphere between February and April.
