Wines Words
A concise dictionary of wine-related terms for enthusiasts and lovers of all things enological
Duras
Local red variety produced in southwestern France.
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Decanting
Pouring a wine from its bottle into a carafe to aerate it or remove its deposits. It can eliminate the bottle bouquet obtained after several years of aging or soften a young wine by smoothing out its tannins.Delicate
Said of a wine that is light and dissolves on the palate.Deposits
Sediments in wine, especially prevalent in older wines. These are generally removed by decanting before the wine is served (see DECANTING).Distinguished
Said of a wine that is unique, with typical expression.Doux
Term used for wines with natural residual sugars, like a Vin Doux Naturel (Natural Sweet Wine).Dull
Said of a wine with slightly insufficient acidity.Duras
Local red variety produced in southwestern France.