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Weight: (tasting term). Refers to the sensation of fullness and body of the wine in the mouth. Used interchangeably with ‘body’ by some.
Wine Ghetto: (local slang) An industrial complex in Lompoc, CA where many of the popular wine labels produce their wines (including Brewer Clifton, Fiddlehead, Longoria, Palmina, and Presidio). Some of these facilities have walk-in tasting rooms, others require an appointment. For those needing specifics, the wine ghetto is located between North 7th and North 12th streets, just behind the Home Depot on Highway 246 (Ocean Avenue) in Lompoc. It can be accessed from North 12t street by Industrial Way and from North 7th Street by E. Chestnut Ct.
Wine Press: A device (or large machine) for crushing grapes and extracting juice.
Woody: (tasting term). Describes an overly oaky wine. Typically results from excessive oak aging. While oak is a desirable component of the bouquet and flavors of wine, in excess quantities it is a flaw as it overpowers the fruit and other elements of a wine.
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Yeast: Yeasts are a category of microorganisms which convert the sugar in grape juice to alcohol during alcoholic fermentation. Yeasts are present everywhere in our world. Naturally present on harvested grapes, yeasts will begin to ferment the crushed grapes spontaneously. Adding cultured yeasts to the wine must (inoculation) is a way to ensure more control over the fermentation process.
Yield: The amount of fruit harvested and, ultimately, wine produced. Typically expressed hectoliters per hectare. Yields vary according with the variety grown, terroir, vineyard management practices and winemaker’s preferences. Generally, low yields tend to result in better quality wine, but there are vineyards which break the rules of vineyard yield and produce sensational wines. See our learning module on yield.
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