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Arenas

The Spanish term for the sandy soils commonly found in the Jerez sherry vineyards in Spain.
February 8, 2011 
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Argillaceous Soils

Argillaceous soils are "sedimentary" soils including clay, shale, mudstone, siltsone, marl, and others.
February 8, 2011 
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Armagnac

The second-most famous brandy in the world is produced in the southwest corner of France. Armagnac is made in special stills...
February 8, 2011 
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Aroma

The aroma is the smell of a wine, both in the glass or bottle which is generally considered to be the fragrance associated...
February 8, 2011 
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Arriére-gout

Arriére-gout is French for "aftertaste." The continuation of taste that remains in the mouth after the wine has passed the palate.
February 8, 2011 
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Arroba

An arroba is a Spanish wine measure that holds the equivalent of 16 2/3 litres (4.4 gallons).
February 8, 2011 
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