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Pronouced Mahl-beck. A grape varietal, used in the production of red wines, originating in the Bordeaux, Loire, and Cahors regions of France.

Pronounced Broo-NELL-oh. A grape varietal, used in the production of powerful red wine, produced in the Tuscany region of Italy.

In reference to wine making, "setting" is a term that describes when the flowers on a grape vine have been fertilized and begin to develop into a grape.

A grape growing region. Each appellation has its own regulations for wine making. For example, Appellation d’Origine Controlle (AOC) are a series of laws which were developed in France in the early twentieth century.

An alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of fruits and vegetables. Grapes account for the largest segment of wine making.

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.

A grape varietal, most notably known as Vernaccia, used in the production of white wine. Vernaccia (Pronounced ver-naht-chah) is derived from the word “vernaculum”, the Latin term for indigenous.

A grape varietal, most notably known as Vernaccia, used in the production of white wine. Vernaccia (Pronounced ver-naht-chah) is derived from the word “vernaculum”, the Latin term for indigenous.

Most notably known as "Malbec". A grape varietal, used in the production of red wines, originating in the Bordeaux, Loire, and Cahors regions of France.

Most notably known as "Cabernet Sauvignon". A grape varietal, used in the production of robust red wines, originating in the Bordeaux region of France.

Pronounced zin-fan-dell. A grape varietal used in the production of red and rosé (referred to as "white zinfandel") wine.

In reference to wine, the "varietal character" is flavor characteristic of a specific grape that is picked at optimum maturity.

A descriptor of wine that has a distinctive musky and grapey character from American Varietals (a specific genus of grapes).

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 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.

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.

The extraction of compounds from the skin of grapes. These compounds impart tannin, color, and body into a wine.

Most notably known as "Muscadet", however, Melon de Bourgogne is the proper name. A grape varietal, used in the production of white wine, originating in the Loire region of France....

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