A word originating in England from the French "clairet" used for the light and fruity red wines or rosés of Bordeaux and Burgundy. Generally clarets have Merlot as one of their major components.
The appearance of wine in the glass. Wine should be crystal clear with white wines taking on a golden color as they age and red wines darkening and, in some cases, taking on a brick red color.
The Clarksburg district, in the heart of California's Delta Area, is fast becoming one of the new premier viticultural regions in the state. Moderately warm daytime temperatures and cooler Delta nights yield distinctive wines with good acid structure....
The official classification of 1855 was an attempt on the part of the winemakers of France's Bordeaux region to inform the public on the comparative quality of the various chateaux. It listed the red wines of the Médoc and the sweet white wines of Sauternes....
An agrillaceous soil that is fine-grained, tends to be acidic, and offers poor drainage. By itself it offers a hostile environment to grape vines, but in combination with other soils it can be helpful.
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