What does Cuvee mean?

[cheeps]

I've seen it on numerous labels and heard people make reference to a certain "cuvee", but I can't figure out exactly what it means and I was too embarassed to show how little I know by asking! - is it a style or a certain way the wine was made or something else? Thanks!

Lisa

[Innkeeper]

It means different things in different contexts. Most commonly it means "blend." It is used on the labels of wines that are blends of different grapes.

[cheeps]

Thanks!

[Georgie]

Lisa, lack of knowledge about a subject should never make you feel embarrassed. How do you think those knowledgeable people became so? Ask every question that comes to mind!