Drinks Terms Defined
Drinks Terms Defined
This Wine Enthusiast Basics column breaks down the terminology used to describe wine, beer and spirits so you can talk--and drink--like a bartender.
Drinks Terms Defined
What, Exactly, Does ‘Dosage’ Mean in Wine?
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What, Exactly, Is a Dry White Wine?
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What Is a Barrique—and Why Does It Matter?
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What Does ‘Elegance’ Mean in Wine?
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What Does ‘Opulence’ Mean in Wine?
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What Does ‘VSOP’ Mean for Cognac?
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What, Precisely, Does ‘Old Vine’ Mean in Wine?
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What Is Brut Champagne, Anyway?
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What Does ‘Blanc de Blancs’ Mean in Wine?
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Don’t Say ‘Minerality’—These Wine Pros Prefer ‘Electricity’
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What Does ‘Vintage’ Mean in Wine?
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