real alternative wine glossary

Here is a lexicon of definitions of key wine words. The definitions are not intended to be scientifically objective and, in many cases, will be somewhat simplistic. Some will describe…

Here is a lexicon of definitions of key wine words. The definitions are not intended to be scientifically objective and, in many cases, will be somewhat simplistic. Some will describe…

Oak - Oyster Oak - I’m getting oak with plummy overtones I’m getting screwed on alimony --Frasier Oaked (pejorative) - eye of oak newt; essence of vanillin toad. Can be…

Dr Caligari’s Kabinett – Kubrickballs Kabinett, Dr Caligari’s – A place - and the cult film of the place - where otherworldly expressionist wines are stored. The psychological horror version…

Cahors (and Cassoulet) to Cult Wine Cahors (and cassoulet) - Those of you who don’t have duck fat coursing through your veins look away now for this a paean to three…

Paarl - Pink, Pretty In Paarl – Comes before wines in South Africa. Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh – A quasi-masonic ritual observed in Gascon restaurants whereby you will only be able…

Oak - Oyster Oak - I’m getting oak with plummy overtones I’m getting screwed on alimony --Frasier Oaked (pejorative) - eye of oak newt; essence of vanillin toad. Can be…

Nacarat to Numerology   Nacarat – Bright orange-red colour, useful to have for tasting notes and the name of an occasional wine from Claude Courtois. Nagyburgundi – Hungarian synonym for…

Macabeo - Myths Macabeo – The Scottish grape. Maceration – Describes the process of drinking wine from lunch through to dinner without a break. Sardonic maceration is when drinking leads…

Dr Caligari’s Kabinett – Kubrickballs Kabinett, Dr Caligari’s – A place - and the cult film of the place - where otherworldly expressionist wines are stored. The psychological horror version…