Brut naturel is part of the Champagne Classification - it is the driest form of champagne having between 0.0 and 0.5% sugar. Basically bone dry.
Brut naturel is part of the Champagne Classification - it is the driest form of champagne having between 0.0 and 0.5% sugar. Basically bone dry.
Bual is a rich, medium-sweet Madeira generally used as a dessert wine with fruits.
The time in the spring when the vines show their first signs of growth following their winter dormancy is the bud break. This is a critical time in the life of a vintage, due in particular to the possibilities of a late-spring killing frost which would...
Bukettereich is a German term meaning "rich" applied to wines that have a pronounced or highly developed bouquet.
Bulk process is also known as "charmat" process. In champagne production, bulk process is a secondary fermentation which is performed in a tank. The champagne may or may not be subjected to an extended aging period. The yeast is then filtered out and the champagne...
The opening in the side of a barrel for the wine to be moved in and out is the bung hole.