The horizontal growth from the trunk growing in either direction on a trellis is called the cordon. Bilateral Cordons is a method of trellising used in many California vineyards where there are two cordons growing horizontally off the trunk at a specific...
The bite is a result of good levels of acidity (especially in young wines). It is considered the "raciness" in wine.
Bitterness is perceived by many to be unpleasant, sharp, or disagreeable. A bitter taste can be the result of heavy metal (copper, bronze, etc.) contamination in a wine.
Black currants are dark purple berries. Sweet, sharp, and astringent, they add a liveliness to yogurts, teas, juices, and liqueur. In wines, the taste or smell of black currants is often referred by the term cassis. This smell is often associated with...
Blanc de blancs is a white wine made exclusively from white grapes. Technically, when applied to champagne, these are wines made primarily from Chardonnay or other white wine grapes.
Blanc de noirs are white or slightly tinted wines made exclusively from black grapes (often found in reference to Champagnes which have been made from Pinot Noir grapes).
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