Wines Words

A concise dictionary of wine-related terms for enthusiasts and lovers of all things enological

Waffle

Relief on the surface of the leaf blade that is reminiscent of a waffle shape.

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  • Waffle

    Relief on the surface of the leaf blade that is reminiscent of a waffle shape.

  • Warm

    Said of a wine that produces a sensation of heat, mostly due to its alcohol content.

  • Winemaking

    All of the methods and techniques used to produce wine.

  • Without Added Sulphites (Wine)

    A wine without added sulphites is a wine made without adding sulphites. However, these wines are not without sulphites because sulfur is an inevitable by-product of fermentation. This is why we talk about wines without added sulphites.

  • Woody

    Said of a wine that acquired aromas of wood during barrel aging or fermentation. These initially include toasted and roasted notes but evolve toward aromas of coffee, mocha and chocolate with time.