Regional Cellars - Wine Terms (T)

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Tannin – Inherent in grapes tannins are chemical compounds that exist mostly in the skin, seeds and stem. They play a part in the aging process of wine as well as its colour.

Tart – A term for describing high acidity in a wine, similar to sharp.

Tartrates – Deposits that separate from the wine during fermentation and aging.

Toasty – Refers to the well developed honey oak taste that is present in mature oaked Semillon and Chardonnay.

Triage – In wine terms it is about sorting the grapes by variety and quality.