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Ample :
An "ample" wine a rich and ample flavour which assures good harmony.
Anjou : ...
Ample
A descriptor used to describe the impression of fullness in the mouth.
Appearance
Generally the first category by which wines are judged in a sensory evaluation. The wine's clarity and color are the primary factors evaluated.
Ample
A descriptor for wines that give you the impression of being full and expansive in your mouth.
An example is that there is no such thing as "the" Pinot Noir. In fact accuracy demands that it be referred to as "a" Pinot Noir because the name does not belong to a unique vine species but to what the french grower calls a "cépage", that is, ...
For example, take Cook's "Champagne." We all know it, and perhaps sampled it once or twice, and whatever you may think of it, you know it's not "fine wine." But their target market is not those who are dumping $20+ on a bottle of bubbles, either.
For example, you may feature a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with a Bordeaux from France. Maybe pair a classic "Old World" Northern Rhone Valley Syrah with a zesty Australian Shiraz. Or consider an Oregon Pinot Noir partnered with a Red Burgundy.
For example, a winery might make 8000000 gallons of Merlot in a given year. They might bottle most of it immediately. They might set aside 10% of their volume and age that 10% for three years in oak before bottling it.
For example, most red wines are very strong and can over power food. That's why steak and other hearty foods are paired with red wines - because the hearty foods can stand up to the strong red wine.
For example, one type of white Burgundy is Chablis, which is a region (appellation) in the northwest section of Burgundy, France.
"Aha!" You say, "I think I'm catching on!" ...
For example, Thai dishes work well with off-dry or medium-sweet wines. The sweetness can temper the heat of the spice. Wines with lower alcohol are best for spicy dishes so you don't get the burn of the spice and a wine that burns in the throat! ...
For example, if you add 2.4 millilitres[3] of 10% potassium metabisulphite solution to 1.0 imperial gallons of wine you will be adding 30 ppm SO2. If you have a 19.2 litre carboy to which you wish to add 20 ppm SO2, multiply 0.35 by 19.
For example, this Prosecco from Canella is a wonderfully appealing, easy drinking sparkler that will set you back only about ten to twelve bucks.
Tasting Notes: Canella Prosecco ...
For example, cryoextraction is expressly forbidden in Canada, Germany and Austria, whereas in other countries this technique is sometimes permitted.
For example, the J LaSalle Special Club, at $50, is 34 percent of the average $145 price tag for a 93-rated Champagne.
Big
Ample amount of concentrated fruit, character, tannins, etc.
Buttery
A smell, especially in oak-aged Chardonnay, not a tactile sensation ...
A good example of a fortified wine is sherry. You can enjoy a sweet sherry or, if you like, a very dry sherry. Many people use sherry as a flavor-enhancer in cooking, especially the Chinese.
In France, for example, red Burgundy is made from the pinot noir grape; red Bordeaux is made from cabernet sauvignon, merlot or a blend of both. In Italy, the famous wines of Chianti are made mostly from the sangiovese grape.
clone - an example of a variety replicated from a particular mother vine specially selected for a particular attribute(s).
concentration, new technique for concentrating flavour (and acid and tannin) in less ripe vintages.
With time the bin number became associated with the wine - the Shiraz was stored in bin 50, the Chardonnay in bin 65, for example.
The deep yellow color present, for example, in a fine, aged Sauternes.
Aroma. The smell of a wine.
Aromatic. Possessing a clearly identifiable fragrance, reminiscent of fruits or spices.
Astringent.
For example muscadet wine or beaujolais wine.
CARIGNAN
Black type of vine of the Mediterranean vineyard giving of the very constructed wines.
CASSE (BREAK)
Accident (oxidation or reduction) causing a loss of limpidity of the wine.
CAUDALIE (CAUDALY) ...
Beaujolais Nouveau is perhaps the best-known example. Prise de mousse secondary, in-bottle fermentation of sparkling wines such as Crémant de Bourgogne.
A centrifuge is a rapidly spinning device that separates materials, for example in the must, the liquid mixture of crushed grapes, juice, pulp, seeds, and skin. A centrifuge may be used to dealcoholize wine (perish the thought.)
Chaptalization ...
Papin has brought forth a great example from the rented vines of the Clos de Coulaine, but in 2004 he acquired two other plots in the Savennières appellation, including one in the cru Roches aux Moines, ...
Carbonic maceration: A fermentation technique designed to extract fruit rather than tannins from the grapes; the most famous example of wine generally made via carbonic maceration is Beaujolais.
Wines made from Nebbiolo are characterized by their ample amounts of acidity and tannin.
It is worth noting that machine harvested fruit is not suitable for the production of all styles of wine For example, some winemakers produce fine delicate Rieslings by gently squeezing whole bunches using certain types of presses.
Sometimes used as an example of the why not to rely on the 1855 classification to rate wines. While the wines form this property are now as good as a First Growth should be, this could not be said during the 60s and early 70s.
For example, premature oxidation can be noticed by the yellowing and browning of the wine's color. The sign of gas bubbles in wines that are not meant to be sparkling can be a sign of refermentation or malolactic fermentation happening in the bottle.
For example, a wine with low acidity may be blended with a high-acid wine or a wine with earthy flavors may be blended with a fruity wine.
Pinot Grigio is enjoying worldwide popularity as a Chardonnay 'next step' but is particularly appreciated for its fresh crisp fruit character, which is the way the Northern Italians prefer it (unlike for example the fuller weight of Alsatian ...
If you are serving wine at a dinner, choose wine glasses that are slightly larger so that it can accommodate larger pours, around 4 to 6 oz each, while still having ample empty space in the bowl.
While a small amount of oxygen exposure can be positive (it can help to soften and open up the wine, for example), too much exposure is deleterious. Fully oxidized wines have a tired, spoiled flavor.
Low in alcohol and relatively high in acidity, the wines are meant to be drunk soon after bottling; the ultimate example of this is Beaujolais Nouveau, whipped onto shelves everywhere almost overnight.
Example: A mildly flavored food like roast turkey pairs well with light-bodied white and red wines like sauvignon blanc and Beaujolais, but in the context of a Thanksgiving dinner featuring stuffing, cranberry sauce, ...
For example, white wines are not actually white; they range from green to yellow to brown. More color in a white wine usually indicates more flavor and age, although a brown wine may have gone bad.
For example, seeds from a Chardonnay grape would not necessarily grow into a Chardonnay vine. The grape berries that produced those seeds began as tiny blossoms that were fertilized by the pollen of another (not necessarily Chardonnay) vine.
We note it here only as a classic example of this: If you stay within your comfort zone, ordering only wines you already know, you will be punished for it, price-wise.
An example of these is "Constantia", a centuries-old wine blend still made in South Africa from the Orange Muscat grape, a darker skinned mutation of the Muscat Frontignan clone, (the latter also known as the Frontignac in Australia), ...
A great example of something very acidic (an extreme example) is vinegar (which is what happens when good wine turns bad). You obviously do not want your wine to be too acidic, as it makes the wine almost a bit tart.
A good example from the Marlborough region of New Zealand will show a remarkable flavour array of gooseberries, elderflower and freshly cut grass, with grapefruit-like acidity. In addition, New Zealand also produces good-quality Chardonnays.
I have, in fact, never had a bad example of red Zinfandel. I have had mediocre Zins, but no bad ones. The best examples of this wine will run between $10 and $25, and they are well worth the price.
Concord is the purest example currently grown on a large scale in the eastern U.S. Concord is also grown commercially in the Midwest and, oddly, in Washington State.
Insert a hydrometer and measure the potential alcohol reading. For example, if the initial reading is 12 percent potential alcohol, check the hydrometer daily until the reading lowers to around 1 percent.
For example, immediately after fermentation, red wines may contain excess tannin, which makes the wine too bitter or astringent. This can be removed by adding a very small amount of a protein such as egg white or gelatin.
that looks clear and bright, has a pronounced, intense nose, shows good fruit and balanced acid, sweetness and alcohol, and has a long finish might be an inexpensive wine. It would be classified as good quality, though, because it is a good example ...
Wine Region Drill down...
Here's an example of how you might begin to explore step # 3 in the process at right.
You can start with exploring France here.
COUNTRY: France ...
For example, if a beer wort or a wine must has a gravity, or S. G. of 1050 sometimes quoted as 1.050 or 50° then it is 50% heavier than the same volume of water. Similarly, a Specific Gravity of 995 or 0.995 or -5°, then it is only 99.
Varietal: Wine made from a particular grape variety (for example, Cabernet Sauvignon); the opposite of a generic wine (for example, Chablis).
Smoky - Wines can have smoky aromas either from their own characteristics (for example, Cote-Rotie typically has a smoky bacon-like aroma) or from oak aging. Oak, particularly if it is heavily charred, can impart a profound smoky, roasted aroma.
For example, in the process of racking, the undesirable solids in the wine (lees) fall to the bottom of the tank by force of gravity. The clear wine is siphoned off of the lees into an empty container.
In Europe there are, for example, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, and Georgia. In North Africa and the Middle East there are Algeria, Tunisia, and Israel.
Just for one example, in the United States, a wine must be 85 percent from grapes grown within the viticultural area to carry the appellation name.
Fining
Another clarifying process where some gelatinous agent (for example, whisked egg whites) is added to the barrel and sinks through the wine trapping even minute solids.
The rim, in particular, controls the flow of wine, with certain rims possessing an open waterway and others building a bit of a damn. A cut rim, for example, allows the wine to flow onto the tongue in a smooth, consistent manner.
One would speak of a mature wine as having, for example, "varietal aromas, flowery bouquet and hint of vanilla oak combining to give a balanced nose".
Shiromi
seasonal "white meat" fish served as sushi/sashimi which are relatively white in color, for example, tai, hirame, karei.
Shirumono
Generic Japanese term for soup. Also refers to thick soup ...
Tannin is particularly obvious in fine wines that require aging Bordeaux and Port, for example. It serves as a preservative during the aging process, gradually softening as the wines mature and allowing the fruit flavor to emerge.
Herbaceous
A wine that has a green, vegetable smell. For example, sauvignon blanc is grassy when subtle, herbaceous when overpowering.
 See also: Wine, Grape, Red, White, Taste
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