Regional Cellars - Wine Terms (H)

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Harsh - Where the acids and tannins are high and out of balance.

HDD (Heat Degree Days) – A system viticultralists use to determine the effect of heat on their vineyards.

Hectare – A measurement of land that is 10,000 ms2

Honeyed – Used to describe the more developed sweet flavours of aged Semillon and Chardonnay often develops with the introduction of oak.

Hot – A descriptive term that is used in high alcohol wines.