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Red wines usually trump whites in alcohol content. Trichloroanisole in the cork can impart musty, mouldy overtones. Such a wine is called „corked.“ In California, the main stylistic difference in Cabernet Sauvignon is between hillside / mountain vineyards and those on flatter terrain like valley floors. Wine is often served with dinner. Tannic, full-bodied wines are described as chewy. 

Intense hatred of wine is called oenophobia. You should know your grapes, forget about vodka. 

Research shows that white wines keep lung tissues healthy. Bouquet refers to wine’s aroma. 

Delicacy is prized in pinot noir and riesling. The pink color can range from a pale orange to a vivid near-purple, depending on the varietals used and wine-making techniques. Acid, tannin, fruitiness, oakiness, are all components of balance. Balance requires neither too much, nor too little, acidity. 

The bung hole is the opening in a cask through which wine can be put in or taken out. The actual color of the wine can range from violet, typical of young wines, through red for mature wines, to brown for older red wines. Terroir is the taste of the territory. A good wine will have a lengthy aftertaste. A complex cabernet is a good one. 

The principal acid in wine is tartaric acid. Quip intelligently over oak-aged Chablis. Grapes crushed and ready for fermentation are called must.