oenology
Grape fermentation scholarship
Oenology is the study of wine and winemaking.
The field covers everything from grape cultivation and fermentation to aging and tasting.
An oenologist understands the chemistry of wine production and the art of evaluating the finished product: She studied oenology in Bordeaux before opening her vineyard.
Also spelled enology.
Geography's influence on taste
- viticultureGrape-growing science
- harvestGathering mature crops
- trellisGarden climbing structure
- pruningCutting vegetation for health
rootstock · irrigation · microclimate · canopy · budbreak · clones · soil · varietal
Microbial sugar conversion
- malolacticBacterial acid transformation
- macerationSoftening by liquid immersion
- mustObligatory requirement
- barrelHooped cylindrical vessel
aging · racking · fining · filtration · blending · sulfites · lees · pressing
Arranged cluster of blooms
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- palateOral cavity ceiling
- tanninsAstringent plant compounds
- acidityLow pH condition
body · finish · nose · mouthfeel · balance · complexity · aftertaste · sweetness
Quality from past eras
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- decantingTransferring liquid carefully
- bottleContainer for liquids
- corkTree bark bottle seal
cellar · storage · provenance · rarity · reserve · temperature · humidity · ullage
Dry red wine variety
- merlotDark-skinned wine grape
- chardonnayWhite wine grape variety
- pinotWinemaking grape family
- zinfandelRed wine grape variety
Attestation of qualification
- pairingJoining two together
- serviceAid or maintenance
- gastronomyScience of fine dining
- recommendationAdvised course of action
connoisseur · glassware · corkage · decanting · temperature · aeration · stemware · education
terroir
Geography's influence on taste
- viticultureGrape-growing science
- harvestGathering mature crops
- trellisGarden climbing structure
pruning · rootstock · irrigation · microclimate · canopy · budbreak · clones · soil · varietal · biodynamics
fermentation
Microbial sugar conversion
- malolacticBacterial acid transformation
- macerationSoftening by liquid immersion
- mustObligatory requirement
barrel · aging · racking · fining · filtration · blending · sulfites · lees · pressing · crushing
bouquet
Arranged cluster of blooms
acidity · body · finish · nose · mouthfeel · balance · complexity · aftertaste · sweetness · minerality
vintage
Quality from past eras
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- decantingTransferring liquid carefully
- bottleContainer for liquids
cork · cellar · storage · provenance · rarity · reserve · temperature · humidity · ullage · magnum
cabernet
Dry red wine variety
- merlotDark-skinned wine grape
- chardonnayWhite wine grape variety
- pinotWinemaking grape family
certification
Attestation of qualification
- pairingJoining two together
- serviceAid or maintenance
- gastronomyScience of fine dining
recommendation · connoisseur · glassware · corkage · decanting · temperature · aeration · stemware · education · master
- Wine Countrywineries, winery, vineyards, grapevines, tasting rooms
- wine culturewine cellar, winery, vintage, grape, grapes
- winemakingwinery, winemaking, crushing, grapevines, grape vines
- Wine Historyviticulture, winemaking, wine production, wine culture, Dom Perignon
- viticultureviticulture, grapevines, vine, grape, grapes
oenologyzymurgy
Fermentation chemistry branch
distillation · beer brewing · mixology · brewing · hydrology
oenologyteetotalism
Total sobriety as principle
temperance · abstinence · sobriety · prohibitionism · prohibition