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In the European Common Market VQPRD, Vins de Quality Produits dans des Régions Determinées, means that the wine has been certified as falling into one of the common gradations within the are of origin. VQPRD in Portugal refers to wines which come from...

The Walla Walla Valley viticultural region spans the states of Oregon and Washington. Successful plantings in both states include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Riesling.

In Germany, these are rosé wines which have been made from red wine grapes which have not been prefermented with the skins. Weissherbst is made from a single variety and must be a QbA or Prädikat wine.

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This is a damp aroma which can be the result of poor or unsound casks.

Wine having a yellowish to amber color derived from the light-colored grapes used in production, or from dark grapes whose skins, pulp, and seeds have been removed before fermentation. White wines include Chardonnays, Pinot Grigio, Suavignon Blanc, Riesling...