Glossary
Great Wine
/GRAYT wine/
Wine of exceptional quality, balance, and character.
Full Definition
Great wine transcends good wine through exceptional balance, complexity, depth, and character. Subjective but recognized by consensus among critics and collectors. Great wines typically age well, express terroir, and provide memorable drinking experiences. Not defined by price alone, though correlation exists.
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More terms starting with G
Gamay
The red grape of Beaujolais, producing light, fruity wines.
Garrigue
Wild herb aromas associated with Mediterranean wines.
Glass
The vessel for serving wine, affecting aroma and perception.
Glycerol
A byproduct of fermentation contributing to wine texture.
Gobelet
Traditional bush vine training without trellising.
Grafting
Joining a fruiting vine variety to a resistant rootstock.