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A mixture of herbs, either fresh or dried, that are placed into savory foods as they cook to enhance the flavor of the foods being prepared.

A term used to describe various fragrances evident from the processing and/or ageing of wine. The bouquet is often referred to as the “nose” by judges.

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.

Descriptor of a wine with a delightful bouquet, synonym of floral.

Descriptor of wine with citrus fruit aroma/bouquet and flavor characteristics.

A cotton gauze material woven into a fine mesh that is used to strain liquids or sauces, to hold herbs such as bouquet garni, to keep fish contained while poaching, and for draining the liquid from solid and semi-solid ingredients, such as cheese curds and yogurt.

Term used to describe the smell of a young wine. More specifically, it refers to the distinct aroma of the grape variety.

A traditional French seasoning for soups, stews and meat dishes that typically consists of peppercorns, bay leaves, and thyme, a mixture which may also include mace, parsley, garlic, and onion.

Pronounced bar doe lee no. Regional red wine from from the Bardolino village along Lake Garda in the Veneto region of Northeast Italy.

A type of utensil used to hold small amounts of herbs that are to be placed in simmering liquids in order the enhance or infuse the herbal flavors into the simmering solution.

A minor red grape varietal, it is one of the 13 grape varietals permitted in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines produced in the Rhône region of France.

A blend of herbs and spices that are used as a seasoning in the water in which the shellfish are boiled.

A thick string used for tying and trussing meat. It is also used to tie other foods. It is used on roasts, medallions, and tenderloins to help hold their shape and provide for more even cooking.

Most notably known as "Verdicchio". A grape varietal, used in the production white wine, originating in the Marches region of Italy.

Most notably known as "Verdicchio". A grape varietal, used in the production white wine, originating in the Marches region of Italy.

Pronounced vehr-deek-yo. A grape varietal, used in the production white wine, originating in the Marches region of Italy.

A glass or crystal vessel that wine is poured into for optimal aeration and sediment separation before consuming.

A type of wine glass approved by the Institut National des Appellations d'Origine that is certified and approved for the sampling and tasting of wine.

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.