A white grape common in the Loire Valley of France. In still wines, it indicates that a wine has a bit of residual sugar left after fermentation. High levels of extract results in more color and body, which may be increased by prolonging the wine’s contact with the skins during Cuvaison. A tasting term for a wine that has had long exposure to Ultraviolet light causing “wet cardboard” type aroma and flavour. Also called sommelier knife, a popular type of corkscrew used in the hospitality industry. Premium quality sparkling wine has a mousse composed of small, persistent string of bubbles. An example would be an affliction of the common cold or being in a room with someone wearing an overwhelming amount of perfume. The process of transferring wine from a bottle to another holding vessel. A hearty red grape of French origin now exceedingly popular in Argentina. The aromas in wine derived from the grapes themselves and are considered part of the varietal character or typicity of the grape variety. Many sparkling wines are also identified as Blanc de Blancs (wines made from white grapes) or Blanc de Noirs (wines produced from red grapes). - so half dry, half sweet.Dense- Considered a favorable quality in young wines and describes a wine that has concentrated aromas on the nose and palate. The study of aspects of wine and winemaking. Unfortunately we cannot arrange deliveries on weekends. In the US these wines must also be between 7% and 14% alcohol by volume. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. English Translation. An area in the Loire Valley known mostly for wines made from Sauvignon Blanc. In the southern Rhone, Grenache replaces Syrah as the most important grape (Syrah being more important in the north). Demi-~TildeLink() sparkling wines are usually slightly sweet to medium sweet. The level of acetic acid present within a wine. [9], In Czech Republic and Slovakia, the Normalizovaný Moštoměr (°NM) scale is used. The term is a blend of the words “merit” and “heritage” and pronounced the same. An early English term for what is now called Sherry. [10] The term is also used in some other wine regions of France, such as Loire. Reviews by Ken and the KWG tasting panel will help you find that perfect bottle of wine for any occasion. All wines, including those labelled as “dry wines” contain some residual sugars due to the presence of unfermentable sugars in the grape must such as pentoses. Ken’s Wine Guide consolidates professional ratings from six of the leading wine rating publications and highlights notable wines, restaurants, wineries, places to stay and other wine fun for novices and enthusiasts alike. CallUrl('www>wineanorak>comhtm',0), Demi-~TildeLink() - Meaning "half-dry" usually pertaining to Champagne and relating to sweetness. Will yield 24 cases of 12 bottles each. French term similar to Vin primeur denoting a very young wine meant to be consumed within the same vintage year it was produced. Alsace wines were the first to be described as Sélection de Grains Nobles, with the legal definition introduced in 1984. Sweetness levels If you want to become a true connoisseur of this king of French sparkling wines, we advise you… Usually an indicator for a very sweet or dessert wine. A sparkling wine that is sweeter than a brut.