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Minty

An aroma from certain Cabernet Sauvignon wines grown in warmer climates.

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By Julia Woods on August 18, 2015

I am passionate about wine, history and art. As an experienced wineo, I have deep respect for those who have the skills to blend art and science into a bottle of great wine; I truly don’t know how a vintner can possibly tango with Mother Nature all year...

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Mise En Bouteille

French term which literally means: put in bottle.

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Mâcon

The Mâcon Appellation is located in Southern Burgundy, on the right bank of the Saône River, just North of the city of Mâcon. The soil there...

Malolactic Fermentation (MLF) | Just Wine

Malolactic Fermentation (MLF)

Fermentation with a bacteria that converts tart-flavoured malic acid present in grapes, into a softer-tasting lactic acid; occasionally runs...

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Must

Freshly-pressed grape juice which still contains seeds, skin, and stems.

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Muscat

An ancient, aromatic and sweet white wine grape with a very extended family. It is said by some to be the ancestor of most other Vitis vinifera...

Muscadet | Just Wine

Muscadet

A light, dry, French white wine made from grapes of the same name, sometimes said to have a slightly musky, cantaloupe quality and typically...