Wine Encyclopedia

A French term for wines that have been heated.

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...

Custom wine provides a beautiful and unique expression of taste and personality. The ability to personalize a nice bottle of wine is complimenting to several areas of memento. Whether you need a great corporate gift, have a special occasion such as a wedding,...

The first fermentation during which the must is in contact with the grape skins. It is during this period that the wine obtains its color from the skins. It applies only to red wines.

Cuvée: Literally "blend." As used in the production of champagne, cuvée is the specific blend of still wines used as a base for champagne.

A method of producing sparkling wines that is quicker than the Methode Champenoise where the secondary fermentation takes place in a sealed tank rather than in a bottle.