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Balance

Balance is the proper blending of the various elements found in a wine including acidity, alcohol, tannins and sweetness. Another way of thinking of this is as the harmonious relationship between acids, alcohol, fruit, tannins, and the other natural elements...

February 9, 2011 
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Balling

"Balling" is a synonym for Brix - a measurement which generally refers to the amount of soluble sugar solids in grape juice (i.e. to quote Jackie Gleason, "How sweet it is!").

February 9, 2011 
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