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Fresh
/FRESH/
Wine with bright acidity and lively fruit character.
Full Definition
Fresh describes wines with vibrant acidity and clean, lively fruit character that make the wine feel energetic and thirst-quenching. It's typically positive, especially for whites and roses meant for immediate consumption. Fresh wines contrast with oxidized, tired, or overly developed wines.
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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.