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moelleux

French for "medium sweet," literally "marrowy" or "nutty" can be applied to wines that lack sharpness.

February 17, 2011 
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moldy

This unpleasant odor or taste can result from using poor or unclean casks, or, can be found in wines which have been made from grapes grown in wet years.

February 17, 2011 
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Monterey County

Located in the northern Central Coast region of California and bordering the Pacific Ocean, Monterey County has proven to be a superb growing region. Well-drained soils along the river basins, consisting of gravel and loam, coupled with a cool microclimate...

February 17, 2011 
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Montrachet

The great dry white wine from Burgundy (made from Chardonnay). The "t" is not pronounced thus making the proper pronunciation "mawn-rah-shay."

February 17, 2011 
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Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

The Mosel River, from just south of the ancient city of Trier (which was founded by the Romans), north to Koblenz, flows dramatically through the extremely steep and slate covered hills. This area is home to some of Germany's most renowned wines and vineyards....

February 17, 2011 
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mouldy

See moldy.

February 17, 2011 
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