Above: The vineyards of Wehlener Sonnenuhr, located in the Mosel valley, Germany.
Sonnenuhr
The German word Sonnenuhr means “sundial“, and for any wine lover it’s a good word to know. Several of Germany’s top vineyards are called Sonnenuhr vineyards, and since German wines usually name the vineyard site, you’ll see this word on the label.
For example, the […]

Extract
In wine language, extract simply means the the compounds that contribute to the Body, flavor, Character, and color of a wine.
Wines made from grapes that provide heavy extract are usually described as full-bodied, and have dense, concentrated flavors and dark (for the type), opaque colors.
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提取物
在葡萄酒的語言，簡單地提取物是指化合物，有助於身體的味道，性格，及顏色的葡萄酒。
葡萄酒從葡萄提供沉重的提取物，通常形容為充分健全，並有密集的，集中的口味及深色（類型） ，不透明的顏色。

Heavy
A wine tasting term used to describe a wine that’s high in Alcohol and Extract, combined together, they may render the wine difficult to drink or swallow.
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沉重的
1品酒用的字眼來形容葡萄酒認為的高，在酒精和提取物，結合在一起，他們可能會令酒很難喝或吞嚥。

Pruney
The above word is a negative wine-tasting term that is sometimes applied to wines made from extremely overripe grapes, which give the wine an undesirable pungent characteristic.
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修剪
上述文字是一種消極winetasting名詞，有時是適用於葡萄酒從極其超過成熟葡萄，葡萄酒，讓一個不良的辣的特點。

Overripe
Commonly used in wine tasting notes, this descriptor refers to a wine that usually has been made from grapes that have remained on the vine too long before being picked.
Such grapes are generally high in sugar and low in Acid.
In some wines, grapes such as Merlot, Zinfandel, or/and Shiraz where slightly overripe grapes can be […]

Oxidized
The above term is often used to describe wine that has undergone oxidation (exposure to air or via cork leak), which causes chemical changes and deterioration.
Oxidized wines have a stale, sherrylike smell and flavor, and their color takes on a brownish cast. Although this trait is considered undesirable and can render it undrinkable, it’s deemed […]

Wine Cellar
The often common mentioned words, Wine Cellar refers to a storage area for wines, as well as the wines stored there.
Traditionally, a wine cellar was underground because such a location keeps the wines at the proper temperature. But these aren’t practical in the cities we stay today.
Subterranean cellars certainly aren’t a requirement today with […]