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Wine vinegar blended with raspberry juice for a flavor that has the sweetness of berries, yet is mildly acidic.

Vinegar made from red wine, which has a stronger and more robust flavor than vinegar made with white wine.

Wine made from basically one variety of grape. The wine is labeled for the single grape variety or the most prominent grape variety used to produce the wine.

Wine made from grapes that were harvested in a specific year. The date is denoted on the label of the wine.

Types of vinegar that are produced from fermented ingredients such as grapes or rice. There are many varieties of red and white wine vinegars and the quality and flavor vary widely between brands, depending on the quality of the ingredients and the process for aging.

Refers to vinegar that is produced from white wine and is a popular ingredient for the preparation of various salad dressings.

A light flavored vinegar made from rice wine which has been created by adding a bacteria culture to the wine, thus beginning a fermentation process that produces the vinegar.

Wine vinegar that has the rich, nutty flavor of a fortified wine. It can be used for several purposes, such as in marinades for grilling and in salads.

Wine vinegar that has the rich, nutty flavor of a fortified wine. It can be used for several purposes, such as in marinades for grilling, and in salads.

White wine produced from grapes that are kept on the vine until the first deep frost. Grapes are then typically pressed while still frozen.

An unpleasant "nose" that presents itself when a bottle of wine is initially opened. The offensive odor is an indication that the wine is unfit for consumption.

Descriptor of wine that has bubbles. The bubbles are created by carbon dioxide gas that has occurred naturally or through secondary fermentation or has been added intentionally.

A version of Balsamic vinegar that is made with white wine vinegar and grape must (fresh pressed juice with seeds and skins).

A wine vinegar made from grapes grown in the French region of Banyuls-sur-Mer. The varietal mix of this vinegar includes primarily Granache noir, Grenache gris and a minor amount of Carignane grapes.

Term used to describe the process of blending two or more wine varieties, wine types, wine lots, or wine vintages with the goal of creating one balanced and complex wine.

A thick syrupy sauce created by reducing caramelized sugar and wine or vinegar. A wine vinegar could also be used.

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A wine that has been blended with brandy or other spirits. Fortified wines contain 15% to 24% alcohol when compared to most other wines containing up to 15% alcohol.

A very strong, but sweet type of grape vinegar originating in the Modena region of Italy. Produced from the juice of white Trebbiano grapes, Balsamic Vinegar is made from fresh pressed grape juice, referred to as "must" and therefore is not classifed as a wine vinegar.

The tasting of wine with the purpose of analyzing the quality of the wine. The serious wine taster follows strict guidelines in terms of proper equipment (white table cloths, decanters, etc.