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foudre

A large cask which is used to store wine in France.

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foulage

The term applied to the (old) tradition of stomping grapes with the feet. The purpose of foulage was to break the skins of the grapes in order to allow for a greater flow of juice. This also helps promote a faster start to the fermentation process.

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foxiness

A very forward grapey flavor found most often in wines made from labrusca grapes commonly grown in the eastern United States.

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foxy

A very forward grapey flavor found most often in wines made from labrusca grapes commonly grown in the eastern United States.

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fragrant

A term applied to an attractive or flowery perfume.

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frais

A French term meaning both "fresh" and "cool."

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