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A descriptor of wine that has a sweet, distinctive vanilla aroma. This is typically a characteristic of wine that has been aged in new oak barrels.

The harmless crystals that form in bottles of red and white wines. The crystals are actually potassium bitartrate created from the tartaric acid produced in grapes as they grow and mature.

A descriptor for wines that have become tasteless, most often due to storage for excessive periods of time in a large vessel.

Descriptor of wine that is thin and a bit astringent, a complement for some wine styles.

A descriptor of wines that are named after wine producing districts.

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.

Term used by professional wine tasters when referring to the bouquet or aroma of a wine. "Bouquet" is a term used to describe various fragrances evident from the processing and/or ageing of wine.

Most notably known as Vernaccia. The name is derived from the word “vernaculum”, the Latin term for indigenous.

Most notably known as "Pinot Blanc". A grape varietal, used in the production of white wine, originating in the Alsace region of France.

A grape varietal most notably known as the Pinot Blanc varietal, used in the production of white wine, originating in the Alsace region of France.

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.

A grape varietal, most notably known as Gewürztraminer, 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 "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 "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.

Pronounced ver-naht-chah, the name is derived from the word “vernaculum”, the Latin term for indigenous.

Pronounced geh-vertz-tra-mihner. 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.