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A grape varietal, used in the production of red and sparkling wines, originating in the Burgundy region of France.

A grape varietal, used in the production of red and sparkling wines, originating in the Burgundy region of France.

A grape varietal, used in the production of red and sparkling wines, originating in the Burgundy region of France.

German term for a slightly sparkling wine. The small bubbles give the wine a lift, masking sweetness and providing a refreshing tingle.

French term for a slightly sparkling wine. Also referred to as “perlant”. The small bubbles give the wine a lift, masking sweetness and providing a refreshing tingle.

South Africa term for a slightly sparkling wine. The small bubbles give the wine a lift, masking sweetness and providing a refreshing tingle.

French term for a slightly sparkling wine. Also referred to as “petillant”. The small bubbles give the wine a lift, masking sweetness and providing a refreshing tingle.

Italian term for a slightly sparkling wine. The small bubbles give the wine a lift, masking sweetness and providing a refreshing tingle.

Wines made from basically one variety of grapes. The flavor and other characteristics of the wine are strongly influenced by the variety of grape used.

Similar in appearance to an enlarged oyster cracker, this type of cracker is served after tasting different varieties of wine.

DOCG area that is located in the southeastern portion of the piedmont region near the town of Asti. Asti Spumante is Italy’s most famous sparkling wine.

The purpose of swirling wine in a glass is to oxygenate the wine. When oxygen is introduced to a wine it releases the chemical components that produce those aromas we search for and is thought to smooth the taste of the wine.

Most notably known as "Pinot Noir". A grape varietal used in the production of red and sparkling wines, originating in the Burgundy region of France.

Most notably known as "Pinot Noir". A grape varietal, used in the production of red and sparkling wines, originating in the Burgundy region of France.

Most notably known as "Pinot Noir". A grape varietal, used in the production of red and sparkling wines, originating in the Burgundy region of France.

Most notably known as "Pinot Noir". A grape varietal, used in the production of red and sparkling wines, originating in the Burgundy region of France.

A grape varietal most notably known as Pinot Noir, used in the production of red and sparkling wines, originating in the Burgundy region of France.

Pronounced pee-noe-nwahr. A grape varietal, used in the production of red and sparkling wines, originating in the Burgundy region of France.

Positive Descriptor of wine that fills the mouth. Although “fat” wines typically lack elegance, “fat” wine is highly valued by connoisseurs of sweet dessert wines.

An Italian wine that is made using the Passito Method in the Veneto region. During the drying process, the grapes may develop Botrytis Cinerea, giving them added intensity and fullness.