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[RIPENING] - Stage in the growth cycle in which the grape attains the required level of ripeness for picking. Term used when grapes have reached the best ripeness quality in terms of sugar levels. It's usually around 23.5 percent of sugar (brix). [RIM] - It refers to the round border of a wine glass. [ROSﾃ云 - Wine made with red grapes in which the must is separated from the skins before fermentation. This way, the wine will acquire its characteristic color. Rose or blush wine in the U.S.A. [ROSE LIKE] - Aroma from certain wines which reminds us the perfumed odor of roses due to an alcohol, phenyl-ethyl alcohol. [ROOTSTOCK] - Bottom part of an American vine, including the roots, onto which the Vitis Vvinifera is grafted. [RIPENING] - Stage in the growth cycle in which the grape attains the required level of ripeness for picking.
S [SAND] - Granular, reddish, sandy like soil. [SANGRIA] - Refreshing drink made of wine, brandy, orange, lime, and fresh fruit. [SETTING FAILURE] - Failure of a vine to form berries (setting) during the growth cycle. [SOUL] - Wine with personality and character.
Introduction to Wine and Wine Service