The French call it...
A "wild" native white wine, originating from France.
What is Sauvignon Blanc?
A term to describe how a wine smells. Also referred to as aroma or bouquet.
What is Nose?
The slope of a hillside
What is a cote'?
What the Aussies call Syrah.
What is Shiraz?
Chardonnay here, but this sub-appellation in France calls it...
What is Chablis?
It describes the weight of wine on the palate.
What is Body?
What "pinot" means as in Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio
What is pinecone?
The main grape used in Chianti, which is a blend of three wines.
What is Sangiovese?
Called Pinot Noir in America, but in France?
What is Burgundy?
Wine that hugs the glass as it drips down.
What are Legs?
A special blend or batch.
What is Cuvée spéciale?
Sangiovese blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
What is a Super Tuscan?
Released the 3rd Thursday in November, it uses the Gamay grape.
What is Beaujolais Nouveau?
The impression a wine leaves on the palate.
What is Finish?
Sparkling wine from any other region of France besides Champagne.
What is Cremant?
Called Zinfandel in America, this varietal is one of the oldest in Italy.
What is a Primitivo? (Crljenak)
Made primarily with Cabernet Savignon, Merlot, but also may be blended with Cab Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot.
What is Bordeaux?
The driest type of Champagne
What is Brut Nature?
All facts which affect the growth of grapes:soil, temperature, rainfall, sun, even the direction the slope faces.
What is Terrior?
Someone from Napa Valley may call Sauvignon Blanc this.
What is a Fume Blanc?