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Glossary

The language of wine contains a wealth of meanings that are not all too familiar, particularly the technical interpretations. The glossary describes and offers an explanation to the most common terms.

first wine of a new vineyard
Definition:

The first wine from the first crop of a new vineyard.

flash pasteurisation
Definition:

Method used to sterilise grape juice, and a seldom procedure for wine.

flat
Definition:

describes an empty, rather dull wine.

flat
Definition:

The description for a flat, rather unspectacular wine that lacks acidity.

flavonoid
Definition:colour and flavour compounds

The groups of colour and flavours that belong to the polyphenols.

fleshy
Definition:full-bodied

Denotes a full-bodied, opulent wine.

flint, flintstone
Definition:mineral aroma

The description of an aroma in a wine, that is reminiscent of two flintstones being vigorously rubbed against each other, giving off this mineral aroma.

floral
Definition:

Floral or petal-like aromas.

flower
Definition:

The wine has a floral or pleasant aroma of a flower.

flowering
Definition:the flowering period of the growing season

The period of pollination, and the stage before the grapes begin to grow. In Austria, this usually occurs in June.

flowering of the vine
Definition:start of fertilisation

Refers to the sexual reproduction of the vine, after which the berry fruit, or grapes begin to grow. The flowering period in Austria usually occurs in June.

Flying Winemaker
Definition:travelling winemaker and consultant

The English term for a winemaker that flies to different wineries or regions to make or consult on winemaking.

foreign taste
Definition:

Unclean, not adequate taste.

fortified
Definition:(spirit) added

Wine, where brandy is added (fortified), is known as being fortified (e.g. Port).

fortified wine
Definition:Usually sweet wines, that have a higher alcohol content following fortification.
fortified wine
Definition:

The common English term for fortified wines, such as port, sherry, madeira and so on.

foxy
Definition:wine aroma

Individual and unmistakeable musky aroma of native American and inter-specific hybrid wine varieties, reminiscent of wet dog and forest floor.

free run juice
Definition:

Refers to must that flows from the mash without active pressing.

free run juice
Definition:

The first, free run must, that flows without active pressing.

fresh
Definition:

Young and lively wine, with delicate carbon dioxide and a vibrant taste.

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