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Claret is occasionally used in the United States as a semi-generic label for red wine in the style of the Bordeaux, ideally from the same grapes as are permitted in Bordeaux. The French themselves do not use the term, except for export purposes. The meaning of "claret" has changed and now refers to a dry, dark-red Bordeaux. [29]
Syrah (/ ˈ s iː r ɑː /), also known as Shiraz, is a dark-skinned grape variety grown throughout the world and used primarily to produce red wine.In 1999, Syrah was found to be the offspring of two obscure grapes from southeastern France, Dureza and Mondeuse Blanche. [1]
NOSE (65A: Odor-sensing organ) The NOSE of a WINE is the aroma or scent of the WINE. Crossword Puzzle Theme Synopsis RACK OF LAMB (16A: Entree that might be served with mint jelly)
Nero d'Avola wine. The vine likes hot and relatively dry climates. The districts around Noto (above all Buonivini) and Pachino in the south of the province of Siracusa are reputed for the quality of their Nero d'Avola wines. The first American producer of Nero d'Avola is Chiarito Vineyards in Ukiah, California (Mendocino County).
Similar to wine cellar. Wine cellar A cool, dark location in which wine is stored, often for the purpose of ageing. Wine fault Undesirable characteristics in wine caused by poor winemaking techniques or storage conditions. Winemaker A person engaged in the occupation of making wine. Wine-press
In 2014, the highest scoring Argentine wine in Robert Parker's Wine Advocate was a Cabernet Franc scored at 97 points. [9] Cabernet Franc can be bottled alone, making lighter-bodied wines than the country's typical Malbecs (with wines scoring up to 95 points in Tim Atkin's report in 2016), or either as a majority or minority in blends.
A French term for a wine that falls between the range of a light red wine and a dark rosé Claret British name for Bordeaux wine. Is also a semi-generic term for a red wine in similar style to that of Bordeaux. Classic German classification category for dry wine Classico
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