Wine Glossary

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Graceful- Describes a wine that is harmonious and pleasing in a subtle way.

Grapey- Characterized by simple flavors and aromas associated with fresh table grapes; distinct from the more complex fruit flavors (currant, black cherry, fig or apricot) found in fine wines.

Grassy- A signature descriptor for Sauvignon Blanc and a pleasant one unless overbearing and pungent.

Green- Tasting of unripe fruit. Wines made from unripe grapes will often possess this quality. Pleasant in Riesling and Gewürztraminer.

Green Harvest- The trimming of unripe grapes to decrease crop yields, thereby improving the concentration of the remaining bunches.

Grip- A welcome firmness of texture, usually from tannin, which helps give definition to wines such as Cabernet and Port.

Grown, Produced And Bottled- Means the winery handled each aspect of wine growing.