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Most notably known as "Gewürztraminer". A grape varietal used in the production of white wine. It is believed that the Gewürztraminer grape varietal originated in the Alto Adige region of Italy, though it is not widely planted there in modern day.

Most notably known as "Gewürztraminer". A grape varietal used in the production of white wine. It is believed that the Gewürztraminer grape varietal originated in the Alto Adige region of Italy, though it is not widely planted there in modern day.

Most notably known as "Tempranillo". A grape varietal, used in the production of red wine, originating in the Iberian Peninsula of Spain.

Most notably known as "Cabernet Franc". A grape varietal, used in the production of red wine, originating in the Loire Region of France.

Most notably known as "Trebbiano". A grape varietal used in the production of white wine. Although the varietal originated in central Italy, it is also grown in areas such as France, Australia, South America, Portugal, and the United States.

Pronounced treb-yah-no. A grape varietal used in the production of white wine. Although the varietal originated in central Italy, it is also grown in areas such as France, Australia, South America, Portugal, and the United States.

A chemical compound, known as an ester, that is created as an alcohol and an acid compound react together, forming a triglyceride.

A traditional Japanese pickle or pickled vegetable that is commonly served with rice or rice that has been flavored with other ingredients.

A combination of turkey, duck and chicken meat (thus the name), that are layered together and rolled into a poultry roast.

Pronounced temprah-neel-yoh. A grape varietal, used in the production of red wine, originating in the Iberian Peninsula of Spain.

In reference to wine making, "triage" is the process of sorting grapes, by quality, as they are brought to the winery.

In reference to wine making, "trellised" is a term that indicates that a grape vine was trained on a wire trellis system.

Descriptor of wine that exhibits harsh, astringent qualities. Term is typically used to describe wines that are high in tannins.

In reference to wine, "topping up" is the practice of consistently filling barrels to avoid oxidation of the wine.

A descriptor of red wine that finishes with the taste of a raw tobacco leaf.

A term that describes a hint of wooden barrel, caramel, and/or toffee characteristics typically associated with dry white wines.

In reference to wine making, "toast level" is a term used to describe the distinct effect a storage barrel that was manufactured over heat (or fire) has on wine flavor.

Descriptor of wine that has reached its peak and will no longer develop flavor. Some refer to the wine as being “old”.

A descriptor of wine. See “dumb”.

A descriptor of a wine lacking in taste, body, and depth.