Wine Terms

[Thomas]

I have a winemaker friend who, when he reads a label that states, "unfined, unfiltered," he adds, "unfinished." Sums it up--to him.

Everything Hotwine said is about right, except that the definition of "organic" wines is, well, organic--a living, movable thing--not at all pinned down to a coherent concept that encompasses the vineyard and the winemaking. Organizations and producers are still fighting over it, both here and abroad.

If you are seriously interested, or even mildly interested, get a book or two about wine written for beginners; there is far too much to cover that we can do justice to on this board.