A wine named after the grape from which it is produced. In California, for instance, a wine labeled "Pinot Noir" must by law consist of at least 75 % Pinot Noir grapes.
Varietal designations are the names of the dominant grapes used in the wine. Cabernet Sauvignon, Seyval, Riesling, Cayuga White, Pinot Noir, Baco Noir, Chancellor and Chenin Blanc are examples of grape varieties. A varietal designation on the label requires...
Verband Deutscher Prädikatswein Versteigerer is an association of German wineries (all estate bottlers) who are concerned with maintaining a high quality. On their labels you will fin d an eagle with grapes forming its breast with the letters of the organization...
Herbal, grassy or vegetable aromas and flavors (often used to describe Sauvignon (Fume) Blanc. When used in conjunction with Cabernets it is used, generally, in a negative sense.
In Portugal this term is applied to wines that have been aged for no less than 3 years (for red) or two years (for white). These are good quality wines with at least 0.5% more alcohol than the minimum required for the area.
French for "velvet." This term is applied to wines that have this texture in the mouth.
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