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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.

SAMPLE YOUR WINE AS YOU GO Why would anyone want to taste their wine before it's done--while it's still fermenting--before it starts to taste like wine? The answer is simple: To give you a better understanding of wine, ...

Sample Western Australia. Surrounding areas of Perth produce a vast amount of varieties. Whites are popular wines from this region. Paladrie and 3 Drops each received awards as outstanding wineries.

Sample of Choices Under $15 Here's an abbreviated list of affordable wines that consistently deliver that Zinfandel charm. Bogle Vineyards ...

Example: A simple cut of beef tames the tannins and brings out the fruit of a young cabernet sauvignon, but chocolate (which some people enjoy with cabernet) will accentuate its tannins and diminish its fruit.

Big ample amount of concentrated fruit, character, tannins, etc. Blanc de Blancs is white wine made from white grapes ...

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, you may set up a tasting to feature Clos Du Val's Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from 2003, 2004 and 2005.

For example, do you prefer mild or strong cheese? (Strong.) White or dark chocolate? (Dark.) Would you rather smell 'wood pitch and gasoline,' 'honey and hay,' 'nutty and dry apricot,' or 'citrus and white flower'?

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, cryoextraction is expressly forbidden in Canada, Germany and Austria, whereas in other countries this technique is sometimes permitted.

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, the J LaSalle Special Club, at $50, is 34 percent of the average $145 price tag for a 93-rated Champagne.

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 classification has scarcely altered since, and so some Second Growths, for example, rival their First Growth neighbours (in quality if not in price). Cuvée ...

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.

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 ...

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.

Although other fruits such as apples and berries can also be fermented, the resultant "wines" are normally named after the fruit from which they are produced (for example, apple wine or elderberry wine) and are generically known as fruit wine or ...

For example, Gattinara only needs to contain 90 percent Nebbiolo. The other 10 percent is normally Bonarda, another red grape grown mostly in northern Italy. Another example is Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC around the city of Alba.

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 Pinot ...

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.

For example, white wines are not actually white; they range from green to yellow to brown. More colour in a white wine usually indicates more flavour 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.

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), ...

Kentucky oak imparts mellower flavors, for example, than Oregon oak. Examples of two famous California wines aged in 100 percent American oak are the classic vintages of Beaulieu Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (from the 1940's to the 1970's) and ...

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.

Although it is wetter and colder than other regions, the fertile soil, ample sunshine, and moderating influence of the Pacific Ocean ensure optimal fruit ripeness.

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.

Full-bodied: Seemingly rich, well-coloured, rounded, ample and of marked character. A term relating to the body or mouth-filling capacity of a wine.

Vitamin B, for example will help your liver and can be found in foods like Vegemite - Australia's favorite breakfast spread. Bananas contain potassium which can help to make one feel happy.

For example, sparkling wine is ready to drink when it is released onto the market, as it is at this stage when the winemaker considers it to be at its best. This also applies to tawny port.

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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".

Herbaceous A wine that has a green, vegetable smell. For example, sauvignon blanc is grassy when subtle, herbaceous when overpowering.

For example if you stir red wine while it ferments (often called "punching down") twice a day as opposed to once a week, ...

Red Bordeaux wines, for example, are a blend of often four different grapes including, but not exclusively, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Unexpected but pleasant character, notable in a few good Languedoc reds, said to be characteristic of grapes grown in the local soil -- Domaine Dragon is an intense example -- although in wines of other regions, ...

Body: Generally used to describe the "weight" of a wine in the mouth. Wines can be categorized as light-, meidum-, and full-bodied. A Cabernet Sauvignon is an example of a full-bodied wine; a Sauvignon Blanc is a light- or medium-bodied wine.

There are many words to describe smells, but most of us have no training, or little practice, in using them, so we have to relate a wine's smells to something similar. For example, you may hear wines described as floral (rose, jasmine, violet), ...

vegetal A distinctive flavour or aroma of vegetation or vegetables, rather than fruit, characteristic of wines made from some grape varieties. Cabernet sauvignon, for example, can produce wines with a pronounced aroma of bell peppers.

Classico. Italian term indicating that wine comes from the heart of a specific region. While Chianti Classico is a demarcated DOCG district, the Classico for Verdicchio, for example, refers to the central part of the appellation.

Light A term used to describe the body or color of a wine. A light wine is usually easy to drink and not high in alcohol. Muscadet is a light white wine. Beaujolais is an example of a light red wine.

vintages where there is a high degree of ripeness and superb concentration, some wines can turn out to be so big, full-bodied, and rich that they are called massive. A great wine such as the 1961 or 1990 Hermitage La Chapelle is a textbook example of ...

Strictly applied it refers to the totality of the detectable odour, (grape variety, vinous character, fermentation smells), whether desirable or defective, found in a wine. One would speak of a mature wine as having, for example, "varietal aromas, ...

Ample A descriptor used to describe the impression of fullness in the mouth. Aperitif Wine consumed as a before-dinner drink. Appearance Generally the first category by which wines are judged in a sensory evaluation.

See also: Wine, Grape, Fruit, White, Red