Bulk aging: As opposed to aging wine in its final bottles, the term "bulk aging" is used to describe aging that might be done after fermentation but before bottling.
Bulk (process): a method of producing sparkling wines that is both inexpensive and quick; ...
BULK
Wine by the barrel.
BUNG
The primary closure for barrels, hammered into place with a wooden hammer. Bungs are normally made of hardwood. When bungs are to be removed and replaced repeatedly, winemakers use bungs made of silicone rubber.
Buy in bulk. Either buy by the case and receive a 10 to 15 percent discount at most wine stores, or buy your favorite everyday varietal wine in 1.5 liter bottles, the equivalent of two regular-sized bottles.
Bulk wines are sometimes flavored by soaking oak chips in them instead of barrel aging.
Charmat or bulk process
A technique used in the production of many sparkling wines. The second fermentation takes place in a tank, instead of in the bottle, as in the traditional method.
Bottle aging preserves the bouquet, which can be lost when the wine is bulk aged and then transferred to bottles. However, a bulk-aged wine can be bottled and subsequently develop a bottle bouquet.
Much of the bulk wine for large corporations is grown here. Thanks to the ocean's cooling influence Pinot Noir and Chardonnay do particularly well throughout the entire region.
This guide provides a fairly detailed study of the wines of Germany, concentrating on those of good quality rather than bad, and the bulk of the guide is formed by the regional synopses.
Until now, research has suggested the bulk of grapes' heart-healthy benefits come from antioxidant compounds primarily found in their skins. These compounds are called anthocyanins and contribute to the red color of the fruit.
The current enological condition in Umbria is facing great changes in which quality is continuously increasing and most of the producers in the region have abandoned since many years bulk productions in favor of a better quality.
Although early indications were that Australian red wine makers had made a better fist of it, this season never really allowed the bulk of the wineries in the south-eastern corner of the country to overcome its difficulties, ...
A common slang term for bulk or jug wines.
Pomace (pah-muss)
All of the seeds, skins, pulp and stems left over after fermenting and pressing the red wine. The French call this "Marc" and distill it into a brandy by the same name.
Sample blends of wines that are lacking in opposite qualities are made up in small measured amounts and tasted before the bulk wines are blended. Do not bottle blended wines immediately.
A common slang term for bulk or jug wines.
Plump
A plump wine has low acidity but tastes full and rich due to lots of fruit flavors and glycerol. A plump wine is often delicious, though it may not age well due to its low acidity.
Instead of individual bottles to produce the secondary fermentation, he invented the glass-lined tank. The wine stays under constant pressure in bulk, through the filtering and bottling process, ...
Charmat process - The Charmat or bulk process is a method where sparkling wines receive their secondary fermentation in large tanks, rather than individual bottles as seen in Méthode champenoise.
Whatever you choose for a party, sample it before you buy it in bulk, if possible. Either buy a bottle and try it yourself first or ask the store to open one so you can taste it (if that's allowed in your state).
Varietal/Blend
Used in most red Burgundy wines. Also in the bulk of Champagne production (white and pink).
Flavour & Character
Predominantly raspberry and strawberry, with a hint of game.
German origin cross produces padding for bulk white wines - high in acid and sugar, but low in flavour.
Also known as, Faberrebe.
Price Bracket: ...
What bugs me is the proliferation of formulaic, oak-driven "soda-pop" Chards that taste more like Sugar Smacks than fermented grapes. The bulk of these disasters in a bottle are in the under $20 segment, ...
VINTED BY: Largely meaningless phrase that means the winery purchased the wine in bulk from another winery and bottled it.
VINTNER: Translates as wine merchant, but generally indicates a wine producer/or winery proprietor.
Wine in Egyptian and Roman times was stored and transported in amphorae. These were large pottery vessels with spouts, used for bulk storage and transportation. Amphorae were stoppered with cloth, leather, cork or fired clay, then sealed with mortar.
Mousseux. French term used to describe sparkling wine made by the Charmat Method - a method where sparkling wine is made in bulk in sealed tanks and then bottled under pressure.
A particular lot or barrel selection, or wine from a specific grape variety or blend that's been kept separate from the bulk of what's produced.
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Charmat: Mass production method for sparkling wine. Indicates the wines are fermented in large stainless steel tanks and later drawn off into the bottle under pressure. Also known as the "bulk process." See also méthode champenoise.
Used to produce a very neutral white wine for stretching blends consisting of select varietals in order to create the so-called "jug" wines made by the bulk producers.
Some portion of the pressed wine may be added back to the free-run, but most often is used for bulk wine production or distillation.
of the Anjou region of France and, although naturally a hard, acidic grape slow to mature, is made into fine sweet wines that age well for a least ten years in the bottle. In the U.S. the grape all too often ends up in the generic jug wines of bulk ...
Other plantings are in America, where in the South it produces bulk wine which is sometimes used in a blend to highlight another variety and in the North is popular with those who want to produce copycat Sauternes.
The process of aging wine in bulk or bottles to achieve smooth the acidity and mellow harsh tannins, while creating more complexity.
Mature
Wine which has reached its optimum point during aging. It is neither too young nor too old.
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