Glossary of terms used on this site
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Term | Definition |
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Bitartrates |
Chemically these are potassium bitartrate crystals that form when a glass bottle is kept at low temperatures. A bottle containing bitartrates does not affect the organoleptic qualities of the wine at all. |
Bottle rack |
Cupboards or structures made of iron, wood or other materials, where bottles of wine are stored for ageing. |
Bouquet |
Refers to aromas that arise from the wine’s ageing process, therefore young wines will never have bouquet. |
Budding |
Stage in the vine’s life cycle when the leaves sprout. Also called foliation. |
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