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A regional white wine produced in the Burgundy region of France. True White Burgundy is Chardonnay varietal based and have no connection to cheap jug wines that have adopted the name for their labels.

Pronounced bore-DOUGH. A regional white wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France. The Bordeaux is also a major city in France.

Most notably known as "Riesling". A grape varietal used in the production of white wine and is used as a blending agent in the production of Ice Wine in Canada.

Pronounced vee-ohn-yay. Grape varietal used in the production of white wine. Originating in the Rhône region of France, small but increasing amounts are grown in the United States (primarily California), Australia, and Brazil.

Most notably known as "Viognier". Grape varietal used in the production of white wine. Originating in the Rhône region of France, small but increasing amounts are grown in the United States (primarily California), Australia, and Brazil.

Pronounced vee-dahl-blahngk. A grape varietal used in the production of white wine. A French-American hybrid is a cross of Ugni Blanc and Seibel 4986 that was first developed in France.

Pronounced gahr-gah-neh-gah. A grape varietal used in the production of white wine. The primary varietal used in the Soave wines of Italy, it is also used in wines from the D.O.C....

Pronounced swah-veh. A D.O.C. regional wine from the Veneto area of Italy, around the town of Soave....

Pronounced rees-ling or reez-ling. A grape varietal used in the production of white wine and is used as a blending agent in the production of Ice Wine in Canada.

A regional wine produced in the Rhône region of France. Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage are well known northern appelations of the Rhône that produce red wines.

Pronounced gra-nahsh or graynahsh. A grape varietal used in the production of white, red, and rosé wine.

Pronounced bo-jo-lay. A regional wine from the town of Beaujolais in the Burgundy region of France. Beaujolais Nouveau (noovo) is a style of Beaujolais released annually on the 3rd Thursday of November.

A wine that is stimulating to the senses, pungent.

A wine that is described as "young" is fresh, light, and fruity.

Found in a variety of plants, this compound is a distinctive and prevalent acid commonly used in the production of food and industrial products.

A descriptor of wine that possesses the aroma of hot tar. A positive wine tasting term, this characteristic is sometimes found in zinfandels and cabernet.

A descriptor of wine that possesses the aroma of hot tar. A positive wine tasting term, this characteristic is sometimes found in zinfandels and cabernet.

In reference to wine making, "secondary fermentation" is a fermentation process occurring after primary fermentation.

Describes the outer edge of the wine surface when viewing through a goblet style wine glass at a 30 to 40 degree angle, against a white background (cloth or paper), using natural light.

French term for a slightly sparkling wine. Also referred to as “perlant”. The small bubbles give the wine a lift, masking sweetness and providing a refreshing tingle.