French term meaning "growth."
A deposit thrown off by red wines. This term is often used in reference to Vintage Ports.
The process of holding crushed fruit for many days at a low temperature prior to fermentation.
In the past this term referred to the practice of grape growers who, having no buyers for their fruit, would have them "custom crushed" and made into wine at a winery willing to perform the service. It is now commonly used to refer to winemakers and vineyard...
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