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vegetal

Herbal, grassy or vegetable aromas and flavors (often used to describe Sauvignon (Fume) Blanc. When used in conjunction with Cabernets it is used, generally, in a negative sense.

February 18, 2011 
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velho

In Portugal this term is applied to wines that have been aged for no less than 3 years (for red) or two years (for white). These are good quality wines with at least 0.5% more alcohol than the minimum required for the area.

February 18, 2011 
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veloute

French for "velvet." This term is applied to wines that have this texture in the mouth.

February 18, 2011 
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vendange

French term for "harvest," or "picking grapes."

February 18, 2011 
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veraison

The stage where grapes stop their slow ripening process of cell division and begin to grow rapidly through the enlargement of each individual cell. At this time the grapes also change color on the vine towards their final fully ripened reddish-purple...

February 18, 2011 
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verjus

French term for the "green juice" of unripe grapes.

February 18, 2011 
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