Intro to Wine Terminology
Written By: Brian Freedman on Wed, Sep 2nd 2009
Like any other specific area of expertise, wine has its own vocabulary. And for people who are not as well versed as others in the world of wine, words like terroir, malolactic fermentation, and 1855 Classification are not only confusing, but often off-putting, as well.
Which is why it is a good idea to consult a wine dictionary. Refer to it every time you find yourself confused by something you read about wine, or wine-bullied by a particularly pretentious sommelier at a restaurant.
This wine-terminology dictionary, essentially, is your key to club. Just use it wisely: The last thing you want is to become a wine-snob yourself!
