Vintner's Vocabulary

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Malolactic Fermentation

Increasingly common second fermentation in which harsh malic acid is converted to softer, lactic (milky) acid, making the resulting wine more supple.

Mulled Wine

Any red wine, served hot, that has been mixed with any combination of sugar, fresh orange or lemon, even fresh spices, usually including cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.

Must

A word used for the pulpy mass at any stage between grape juice and wine.