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Columbia Valley

The renowned Columbia Valley appellation (the largest viticultural region in Washington State), recognized since 1984 by the federal government as a unique viticultural region, lies on the same latitude, 46?N, as the great winegrowing regions of France,...

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common

A term used to describe pedestrian wines.

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commune

In France this term is used to denote a Parish which is a subdivision of a district.

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complexity

The different variety of flavors which contribute to the overall impression of a wine.

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Confrerie du Tastevin

A French organization, the Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin (Brotherhood of Gentlemen of the Tasting Cup, Burgundy) promotes French wine. Members are sworn in as Chevaliers.

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confreries

A French term for wine and food fraternities. Some of these groups can trace their origins back to ancient "guilds", examples being the Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin ("Brotherhood of Gentlemen of the Tasting Cup, Burgundy) and the Confrerie de la Chaines...

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