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Glossary of Wine Terms

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Fume BlancA name created by Robert Mondavi to describe dry Sauvignon Blanc.
Fortified WineA wine in which brandy is introduced during fermentation; sugars and sweetness are high due to the suspended fermentation.
FiltrationThe process by which wine is clarified before bottling.
FermentationThe process by which sugar is transformed into alcohol; how grape juice interacts with yeast to become wine.
FiningPart of the clarification process whereby elements are added to the wine, i.e. egg whites, in order to capture solids prior to filtration.
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