Glossary of Wine Terms
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Word |
Description |
|---|---|
| Haut | A French word meaning 'high.' It applies to quality as well as altitude. |
| Hectare | A metric measure equal to 10,000 square meters or 2.47 acres. |
| Hectoliter | A metric measure equal to 100 liters or 26.4 gallons. |
| Herbaceous | An aroma or flavor similar to green; often an indication of underripe grapes or fruit grown in a cool climate. |
| Hollow | A term used to describe a wine that doesnit have depth or body. |
| Hybrid | The genetic crossing of two or more grape types; common hybrids include Mueller-Thurgau and Bacchus |
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