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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.

Descriptive term for a wine that lacks roundness, depth, softness, and generosity. Wine that is described as “angular” is too acidic and tart.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Naturally found in grapes, this essential component contributes to the crispness, sourness, sharpness, and tartness of a wine.

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

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

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

A descriptor of wine reminiscent of the aroma and flavor of table grapes. “Grapey” wine tends to be tart and lacks fruit flavor.

A medium to large red apple with skin that has areas of slight russeting. The Stayman has a juicy off-white flesh that is firm but tender and provides a sweet but slightly tart, wine-like flavor.