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Articles in Category "Wine Terms"Wine Glossary: Drinking in the Greek Languageby Jennifer JordanEvery wine producing region in the world has its own lingo. The French have terms for wine that the Hungarians don’t, the Americans have terms for wine that the Australians don’t, and the... Read more! Aromas and Flavors Iby Brian HofferAromas and flavors are very difficult to describe, especially since we rarely even attempt to do so outside the context of wine. Unless you're a food analyst working for Campbell's, chances are that... Read more! Aromas and Flavors IIby Brian HofferButtery-- Buttery aromas and flavors exist in wines that have undergone malolactic fermentation, a process that sometimes follows a wine's alcoholic fermentation. In the malolactic process, bacteria... Read more! Structure and Texture Iby Brian HofferIn the first series of my articles on Tasting Terms (which you can get here), I discussed the meaning of the words we use to describe how wines smell and taste. Here in Wine Structure and Texture I... Read more! Structure and Texture IIby Brian HofferNow, with the concepts in hand from Structure and Texture I, we're ready to tackle the lingo: Tight/Firm/Closed-- A reference made mainly to a wine's tannin, but also often to acidity. A tight or... Read more! The Appearance of Wineby Brian HofferWhat the heck are you talking about?So in the interest of trying to assure that you do know what we're talking about when we describe wines, I present here a primer on just that. Originally intended... Read more! Wine Terms For the Scaredby Jennifer JordanFor whatever reason, wine has become a drink that some people fear. Some people are simply too scared to approach it, looking at a bottle the same way they used to look at the popular girl or boy... Read more! 
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