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Grape varietal family, most notably known as Muscat, comprised of 100’s of grapes ranging from white to black, believed to have originated in Alsace, France.

Most notably known as "Muscat". Grape varietal family comprised of 100’s of grapes ranging from white to black, believed to have originated in Alsace, France.

Pronounced moose-caht. Grape varietal family comprised of 100’s of grapes ranging from white to black, believed to have originated in Alsace, France.

The tasting of numerous wines that are from the same vintage but originate from different wineries.

Microscopic organisms that manufacture the enzymes that convert sugar to alcohol, a process necessary for the fermentation of grape juice into wine.

A clear glass or plastic tube with a narrowed opening at either end, is used for sampling of wines in storage vessels.

Food that has been enhanced with nutrients in order to improve the food for a specific purpose. Nutrients, such as calcium, fiber, soy protein, and herbs to name a few, are added to food to improve the nutritional value of the product.

Any wine that is fermented for a second time, thus carbonated, is a sparkling wine.

A form of packaged wine that uses a plastic or reinforced paper liner with a spigot to hold the wine within a corregated box instead of glass bottles as containers.

A utensil that removes excess oxygen remaining in an opened bottle of wine in order to preserve the flavor of the wine for a longer length of time.

A beverage containing alcohol, which is produced from fermented grape juice. Red wine is a nonsparkling wine that may vary in color intensity and can be dry, which is nonsweet, semisweet or sweet.

Blocks of cheese or cheese spreads that have been infused with wine to enhance the flavor of the cheese.

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

French term for dry.

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.

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

A beverage containing alcohol, which is produced from fermented grape juice. White wine is a nonsparkling wine, which may vary in color intensity and can be dry, which is nonsweet, semisweet, or sweet.

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.

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

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