Appellation: The geographical term to identify where grapes for a wine were grown. Aroma: A term for the smell of a wine, generally applied to younger wines, while Bouquet is the term used to describe more aged wines. Barrique: The name for a French 225 litre Bordeaux style barrel. Bouquet: A tasting term for the complex aromas of an aged wine. This term is generally not applied to young wines. Brix: The measure of sugar in the grapes. Brut: The term for the driest Champagne. Bung: A stopper used to seal a bottle or barrel. Also a term used for corks. Capsule: The plastic or foil that covers the cork and part of the neck of a wine bottle. Corked: A wine whose quality is tainted by an off-flavor from the cork. It can smell moldy,... »View More