Terms like “glou-glou” and “noble rot” are all working their way into common wine vernacular.

Cool, drizzly mornings and warm, sunny afternoons encourage its growth.

The fungus shrivels and dehydrates grapes, concentrating their sugars.

Hit the link below for a few more phrases, and what they really mean.

Wine Tasting Notes: A Game of Lingovino| America’s Test Kitchen

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