Glossary of Wine Terms - W

W

Waiter's friend
Also called sommelier knife, a popular type of corkscrew used in the hospitality industry.
A Webster
A unit of wine or fortified wine constituting of 1.5L in total.
Weissherbst
A German rosé made from only black grape varieties such as Pinot noir.
Wine
An alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation of unmodified grape juice.
Wine cave
A subterranean structure for storing and aging wine.
Wine fraud
Any form of dishonesty in the production or distribution of wine.
Wine label
The descriptive sticker or signage adhered to the side of a wine bottle.
Wine lake
Refers to the continuing surplus of wine over demand (glut) being produced in the European Union.
Wine tasting
The sensory evaluation of wine, encompassing more than taste, but also mouthfeel, aroma, and colour.

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