Glossary
Fine Wine
/FINE wine/
High-quality wine, often collectible with aging potential.
Full Definition
Fine wine refers to high-quality wines with aging potential, typically from prestigious regions with established track records. The term has no legal definition but generally implies wines above $50-100 that merit cellaring. The fine wine market includes Bordeaux, Burgundy, top Italian and California producers, and increasingly other regions.
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Fermentation
The conversion of sugar to alcohol by yeast.
Field Blend
Multiple grape varieties planted and harvested together.
Filtration
Removing particles from wine by passing through a filter.
Finish
The taste and sensations that linger after swallowing.
Fining
Clarifying wine by adding substances that bind with particles.
First Growth
The top-ranked estates in Bordeaux's 1855 Classification.