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The maturation of wine in a wood or stainless steel barrel. The type of barrel, size of barrel, where the barrel originated, and the age of the barrel all have an effect on the flavor and clarity of the wine being aged.

The process of maturing a food or beverage to improve the flavor of the item being aged. The purpose of storing a product so it can age is to improve the overall taste and to impart the distinct characteristics provided by each storing technique.

The process of storing and conditioning food products so the flavor, texture or some other aspect improves the product for consumption.

Synonym for barrel, used to store/age wine.

The process of maturing wine in a bottle rather than a storage vessel.

Most notably known as "Vidal Blanc". 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 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 Bah-ROH-lo. A regional red wine from the town of Barolo, in the Piedmont region of Italy....

A very strong, but sweet type of grape vinegar originating in the Modena region of Italy. Produced from the juice of white Trebbiano grapes, Balsamic Vinegar is made from fresh pressed grape juice, referred to as "must" and therefore is not classifed as a wine vinegar.

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

Pronounced bah-nyuhls. An exceptional French red dessert wine produced in the appellation of Banyuls in the Pyrenees region of Southwestern France.

A very fine variety of brandy named for the Cognac region in western France where it was first produced.