Magnum
A large bottle equivalent to two standard bottles.
Malic Acid
The main acid of apples and also one of the acids found in grapes.
It encourages rapid fermentation and assists in producing aroma and flavour.
Magnum
A bottle of 1.5 litres, or two 0.75 litre bottles.
Malic acid
A colorless, crystalline compound, that is used as a flavoring and in the aging of wine. Malic acid is one of the main contributors to the acidity of a wine.
magnum: A 1.5 litre bottle.
malic acid : One of the two primary acids found naturally in grapes. Malic acid levels are higher in grapes grown in cool climates or under dense shaded grapevine canopies.
Magnum :
The contents of this bottle are twice as much as the capacity of a normal bottle. In other words this bottle contains one and a half litres. Bottles with a large capacity, like the magnum, allow certain red wines to age better.
Magnum
A large format bottle, equivalent to two standard bottles. See my advisory page on wine bottle sizes for more information.
Magnum
A large wine bottle, which holds the same as two normal bottles. The larger the bottle, the slower the wine ages. A magnum is the perfect size for aging great red wines, as it ages the wine slowly, but not too slowly.
Malbec (mahl-bec) ...
Magnum: An oversized bottle that holds 1.5 liters.
Malic: Describes the green apple-like flavor found in young grapes which diminishes as they ripen and mature.
Magnum: Champagne or wine bottle with 1.5-liter capacity (equal to two standard 750ml bottles).
Malbec: A hearty red grape of French origin now exceedingly popular in Argentina.
Magnum. A 1.5-liter bottle that's twice as big as regular bottles. Bigger still: Nebuchadnezzar, the equivalent of 20 regular bottles.
Magnum
A magnum is a very big wine bottle, (for those very big drinkers?) - 2 liters. This is another bottle you can find in - you guessed it - the "cheap" section.
Medoc
Medoc is a district in the Bordeaux region, known for it's red wine.
Magnum: A bottle equal to two regular 750ml bottles.
Malbec: A hearty red grape of French origin now exceedingly popular in Argentina.
Magnum - A bottle holding 1.5 litres, the equivalent of two regular wine bottles.
Magnum: A larger bottle of wine containing double the amount.
Manzanilla: High-alcohol wine.
Marc: Residue left after the pressing of the grapes.
MAGNUM: An oversized bottle that holds 1.5 liters, or two 750 milliliter bottles.
MALIC: Describes the green apple-like flavor found in young grapes which diminishes as they ripen and mature.
MAGNUM: An oversized bottle that holds 1.5 liters.
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: A secondary fermentation occurring in most wines, this natural process converts malic acid into softer lactic acid and carbon dioxide, thus reducing the wine' ...
Magnum: A bottle containing twice the normal amount of 75cl.
Manzanilla: A generoso (high-alcohol) fino wine.
Magnum
1. A gun. 2. A type of delicious ice cream. 3. A big bottle that holds 1.5 litres of wine, equivalent to two full bottles. Rather fun, and wine in magnums is supposed to age better than in standard 75 cl bottles.
MAGNUM
An oversized bottle that holds 1.5 liters. Equal to two standard bottles. This size is the most popular of all large format bottles.
MALBEC
A hearty red grape of French origin now exceedingly popular in Argentina.
Magnum: Oversize bottle, twice the size of a standard 750 ml. wine bottle.
Double magnum
A large format Bordeaux bottle, equivalent to four standard bottles. In Burgundy and Champagne this size is called a Jeroboam. See my advisory page on wine bottle sizes for more information.
Doux (France)
Sweet.
Magnum 2 bottles = 1/3 gallon Jeroboam 4 bottles (a double magnum) Rehoboarn 6 bottles = 1gallon Methuselah 8 bottles Salmanazar 12 bottles = 2 gallon Balthazar 16 bottles Nebuchadnezzar 20 bottles ...
Only magnums from Chave are worth keeping now. Jacques Reynaud at Rayas made some good Chateauneuf.
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Double magnum
An ultra-large bottle format that is usually only used for special releases. It holds 3 litres, or the contents of four regular bottles. Also sometimes called a jeroboam.
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double magnumThe common name for a three litre wine bottle. douxA Champagne style that is sweet. downy mildewA common vine disease favoured by warm, humid conditions. It results in unhealthy leaves and shrivelled fruit.
Etymologicon Magnum, Or Universal Etymological Dictionary, on a New Plan. Francis Hodson. 145. Retrieved on 2008-06-25.
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MAGNUM
Bottle corresponding to two ordinary bottles.
MAIGRE (THIN)
It says itself of a tannic wine and without body.
MALBEC
Name given in Bordelais to the Cot type of vine.
MALIQUE (MALIC)
Acid malic.
', or 'Magnum' - Back in the day the most basic, inexpensive wines were blends of cheaper grape varieties that were literally packed in jugs for mass consumption - hence the name 'jug wine.
Everyone brings their own wines to share, and tables are hosted by different wineries who usually bring magnums of some past vintage.
These terms, which include French bottle descriptions and approximate bottle sizes are: Split, equivalent to 187 ml or 1/4 of a standard wine bottle; Half bottle, 375 ml, Magnum, 1.
Champagne is mostly fermented in two sizes of bottles, standard bottles (750 mL), and magnums (1.5 L).
From magnum. Fantastic nose of dark berry, gorgeous oak, chocolate and coffee. The palate was rich and full with a magnificently long finish. Predictably tasting fresher than the Petaluma but also had the edge in quality for me.
don't buy it if it comes in a double magnum, or larger, bottle; 2. don't buy it if it costs less than seven bucks; 3. don't buy it if there's no vintage listed.
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Capacity (Liters) followed by the number of standard size bottles contained:
Standard (.75) 1
Magnum (1.5) 2
Jeroboam (3) 4
Rehoboam (4.5) 6
Methuselah (6) 8
Salmanazar (9) 12
Balthazar (12) 16
Nebuchadnezzar (15) 20 ...
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