Glossary of wine terms

The glossary of wine terms lists the definitions of many general terms used within the wine industry.

For terms specific to viticulture, winemaking, grape varieties, and wine tasting, see the topic specific list in the "See also" section below.

The ability of a wine to clearly portray all unique aspects of its flavor — fruit, floral, and mineral notes.

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Wine barrels
Champagne flute
A basic corkscrew
Wine bottle with drip cloth around it
Ancient Roman flagons
A Spanish rosado Cava with semi-seco indicating its sweetness level on the label.
A waiter's friend
The wine cave at Inglenook winery in Napa Valley.