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Wine A to Z

Harmonious

A term for wines that are well balanced and express themselves gracefully.

Headspace

The air space in the bottle between the wine and the closure, or in a tank between the wine and the lid.

Herbaceous, herbal

Flavours reminiscent of herbs, such as fresh herbs, dried herbs or specific herbs usually as a result of some physiological unripeness. Commercially acceptable, even desirable, for some wine styles, e.g. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc; less so in Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot.

Hot

High in alcohol, producing a slightly burning sensation on the palate. Generally undesirable except in fortified wines.

Riesling Dry Berry - Trockenbeerenauslese Many mysteries and expressions surround wine. Wine tends to have a language all of its own. Under wine a to z you will find the most frequently used wine terms.
 
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The Fromm Team
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