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Pronounced bo-jo-lay. A regional wine from the town of Beaujolais in the Burgundy region of France. Beaujolais Nouveau (noovo) is a style of Beaujolais released annually on the 3rd Thursday of November.

A version of "blind tasting" where wines of different varietals are tasted at the same time. The challenge of "double blind tasting" is to determine the varietal and origin of the wine.

A natural astringent, acidic compound that has a drying, puckering effect on the palate. In reference to wine making, tannins are derived from the seed, skins, and stems of grapes....

Considered one of the four basic tastes perceived by taste buds. The four basic tastes: sweet, sour, bitter, salty.

Synonym of “closed-in” or “closed”. Descriptor for young wines (typically red) that do not freely disclose their character.

A sweet wine, low in alcohol, made from fermented glutinous rice. Rice wine is an important ingredient in Asian cooking, used in glazes, marinades and sauces.

A beverage made from wine, fruit juices, soda water, and fruit. In addition, liqueurs and/or brandy may also be added to the mixture.

A rich, Italian wine to which brandy has been added to convert the sugar into a higher alcohol content.

Pronounced paw-muh-rhawl. The smallest wine producing area of the Bordeaux region of France, therefore there is a limited supply of these wines available.

The actual protecting of wine, grapes, and juice from oxygen. Protection is achieved by using sealed containers, low temperatures, and sulfur dioxide.

Wine descriptor most often applied to young dry reds with notable tannin and alcohol. Briary wines are aggressive and peppery with an earthy or wild berry character.

A type of grape used for the production of wine. It is native to Italy, but is widely grown in California.

A sweet dessert wine that has a distinctive musty flavor. The wine is made from a variety of white and black Muscat grapes, resulting in a color that varies from golden to darker amber.

Pronounced Shahm boor San. Hybrid red grape varietal introduced in 1963 by Joannes Seyve. A highly grown French hybrid that is native to the East Coast, the variety is of unknown parentage.

Pronounced vee-ohn-yay. Grape varietal used in the production of white wine. Originating in the Rhône region of France, small but increasing amounts are grown in the United States (primarily California), Australia, and Brazil.

Most notably known as "Viognier". Grape varietal used in the production of white wine. Originating in the Rhône region of France, small but increasing amounts are grown in the United States (primarily California), Australia, and Brazil.

Found in a variety of plants, this compound is a distinctive and prevalent acid commonly used in the production of food and industrial products.

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.

An Italian sausage made from coarsely chopped, cured lean pork and some finely chopped lean beef. The chewy textured sausage is often moistened with grape juice or red wine and highly seasoned with garlic and a variety of spices.

A storage device used to evenly hold bottles of wine in a manner that protects the contents of the bottle.