wines
Fermented grape beverages
Wines is the plural of wine—fermented grape juice, or by extension, fermented drinks from other fruits: elderberry wines, dandelion wines.
The verb wine means to drink wine or provide it: They wined and dined their guests.
Fine wines vary by grape, region, and vintage.
The cellar held wines from three continents.
Dry red wine variety
- merlotDark-skinned wine grape
- chardonnayWhite wine grape variety
- syrahDark red wine grape
- zinfandelRed wine grape variety
Intense, complete flavor
- medium-bodiedAverage density or substance
- light-bodiedLow in density
- mouthfeelOral texture perception
- tanninsAstringent plant compounds
texture · richness · weight · structure · viscosity · roundness · creaminess · chewiness
Pleasant distinctive smell
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- noseOlfactory facial organ
- palateOral cavity ceiling
- finishBring to completion
notes · legs · color · clarity · complexity · balance · depth · length
Primary color, warm
- whiteAbsence of pigment
- roséPink-hued wine
- sparklingEmitting small bright flashes
- fortifiedMade more resistant
dessert · dry · sweet · off-dry · brut · sec · demi-sec · still
Underground wine storage
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- decantingTransferring liquid carefully
- agedAdvanced in years
- reserveSupply kept back
French port and vineyard area
- BurgundyFrench winemaking region
- SonomaCalifornia wine county
- TuscanyCentral Italian region
- RiojaSpanish wine denomination
Loire · Chianti · Willamette · Marlborough · Piedmont · Alsace · Mendoza · Mosel
Acidic sharpness in taste
- crispnessSnappy, firm texture
- freshnessState of being unspoiled
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
- zingVivid energy or sharpness
tangy · sharpness · bite · malic · citric · lactic · tartaric · lemon
Name or title given
- microclimateLocalized atmospheric zone
- soilGround matter for planting
- slopeAngled terrain or steepness
- elevationHeight above reference point
cabernet
Dry red wine variety
- merlotDark-skinned wine grape
- chardonnayWhite wine grape variety
- syrahDark red wine grape
full-bodied
Intense, complete flavor
- medium-bodiedAverage density or substance
- light-bodiedLow in density
- mouthfeelOral texture perception
tannins · texture · richness · weight · structure · viscosity · roundness · creaminess · chewiness · suppleness
aroma
Pleasant distinctive smell
finish · notes · legs · color · clarity · complexity · balance · depth · length · aftertaste
red
Primary color, warm
fortified · dessert · dry · sweet · off-dry · brut · sec · demi-sec · still · natural
cellaring
Underground wine storage
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- decantingTransferring liquid carefully
- agedAdvanced in years
reserve · peak · oxidation · sediment · cork · cellar · provenance
Bordeaux
French port and vineyard area
Rioja · Loire · Chianti · Willamette · Marlborough · Piedmont · Alsace · Mendoza · Mosel
tartness
Acidic sharpness in taste
- crispnessSnappy, firm texture
- freshnessState of being unspoiled
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
zing · tangy · sharpness · bite · malic · citric · lactic · tartaric · lemon · zesty
appellation
Name or title given
- microclimateLocalized atmospheric zone
- soilGround matter for planting
- slopeAngled terrain or steepness
elevation · limestone · clay · gravel · drainage · estate · cru · AOC
cheese
Fermented milk solid
- charcuteriePreserved meat preparation
- steakThick beef slice
- seafoodMarine creatures as cuisine
pasta · risotto · chocolate · tapas · sushi · poultry · lamb · duck · oysters · curry
- beverageswater, coffee, tea, juice, milk
- diplomatic giftsartwork, paintings, vases, jade carvings, silk robes
- Roman decadencedecadence, excess, extravagance, opulence, luxury
- cuisinelocal cuisine, regional cuisine, indigenous cuisine, ethnic food, traditional recipes
- natural historynatural history, natural history museum, naturalist, naturalists, natural philosophers
- luxury goodsfine jewelry, luxury watches, Swiss watches, gold watches, platinum jewelry
winesspirits
Liquor or apparitions
liquors · hard liquor · whiskey · vodka · rum
winesgrape juice
Pressed vineyard fruit liquid
non-alcoholic beverages · soft drinks · sodas · juices · mocktails
- red wineFermented dark grape beverage
- white winePale fermented grape beverage
- wine pairingSelecting vintages for dishes
- wine glassStemmed drinking vessel
- age like a fine wineImprove through aging
- bottle of wine
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