Vineyard Vocabulary - An Introduction to the Language of Wine
Vineyard vocabulary delves into the most common words and phrases associated with the the world of wine. A quick reference guide with easy to understand definitions.
Acidity in Wines
A working definition of the acidity found in wine.
A working definition of the acidity found in wine.
Aging Wines
The process of aging wines
The process of aging wines
Appellation
Working definition of appellation, a defined grape growing region.
Working definition of appellation, a defined grape growing region.
Appellations
A working definition of wine appellations.
A working definition of wine appellations.
Aroma
The aroma of wine is a key component of the total wine tasting experience.
The aroma of wine is a key component of the total wine tasting experience.
Balance
A wine's balance refers to how it handles the key components of acidity, alcohol, tannins and overall flavor does one component overpower the other or do they complement each other with each sip?
A wine's balance refers to how it handles the key components of acidity, alcohol, tannins and overall flavor does one component overpower the other or do they complement each other with each sip?
Beaujolais Nouveau
Beaujolais Nouveau defined.
Beaujolais Nouveau defined.
Biodynamic Wines
Definition of Biodynamic wines.
Definition of Biodynamic wines.
Body of Wine
Light-bodied, medium-bodied or full-bodied - wines come in a variety of weights and concentrations.
Light-bodied, medium-bodied or full-bodied - wines come in a variety of weights and concentrations.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red grape grown in the Bourdeaux and Loire Valley regions of France to produce a fruity, red wine that is delicious both in blended and varietal form.
Cabernet Franc is a red grape grown in the Bourdeaux and Loire Valley regions of France to produce a fruity, red wine that is delicious both in blended and varietal form.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon wines defined, described and recommended, along with food pairing suggestions to accompany your favorite Cabs.
Cabernet Sauvignon wines defined, described and recommended, along with food pairing suggestions to accompany your favorite Cabs.
Chardonnay
Definition of Chardonnay
Definition of Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc Wines
Chenin Blanc wines defined, described and recommended. Food pairings and pronounciation guide for Chenin Blanc.
Chenin Blanc wines defined, described and recommended. Food pairings and pronounciation guide for Chenin Blanc.
Chianti
Chianti
Chianti
Decant
Decant defined.
Decant defined.
Fermentation
fermentation wine
fermentation wine
Gewurztraminer
An introduction to Gewurztraminer wines.
An introduction to Gewurztraminer wines.
Malbec Wines
Malbec wines defined.
Malbec wines defined.
Merlot
Merlot defined.
Merlot defined.
Nebbiolo
The Red Nebbiolo grape gives rise to both Barolo and Barbaresco wines.
The Red Nebbiolo grape gives rise to both Barolo and Barbaresco wines.
Organic Wines
Organic wines defined.
Organic wines defined.
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Blanc wines defined, described and recommended.
Pinot Blanc wines defined, described and recommended.
Pinot Gris
Pinot Gris
Pinot Gris
Pinot Noir
Definition of Pinot Noir.
Definition of Pinot Noir.
Port
Port wines defined
Port wines defined
Riesling Wines
Riesling wine definition.
Riesling wine definition.
Rioja Wines
rioja wines
rioja wines
Sangiovese
Sangiovese definition of Italy's dominating red grape.
Sangiovese definition of Italy's dominating red grape.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc defined, with flavor profiles and food pairing suggestions. Also includes a few key producers to try.
Sauvignon Blanc defined, with flavor profiles and food pairing suggestions. Also includes a few key producers to try.
Shiraz / Syrah
Shiraz and Syrah defined, flavors profiled, food pairings suggested and producers recommended.
Shiraz and Syrah defined, flavors profiled, food pairings suggested and producers recommended.
Sommelier
Sommelier defined.
Sommelier defined.
Tannin
Definition of tannins in wines.
Definition of tannins in wines.
Tempranillo
Tempranillo grapes
Tempranillo grapes
Terroir
Terroir defined
Terroir defined
Trebbiano Defined
Working definition of Italy's Trebbiano grape.
Working definition of Italy's Trebbiano grape.
Varietal
Define: Varietal. Varietals are the types of wines made from a specific variety of grape. For example, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are two types of varietals.
Define: Varietal. Varietals are the types of wines made from a specific variety of grape. For example, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are two types of varietals.
Vino Vocab - A Reference for Italian Wine Terms
Vino Vocab - A Reference for Italian Wine Terms
Vino Vocab - A Reference for Italian Wine Terms
Vintage
Vintage
Vintage
Viticultures
Viticulture definitions and examples.
Viticulture definitions and examples.
Zinfandel
Zinfandel defined.
Zinfandel defined.